is the GT engine only fitted in GT's?

steveo3002 · Post by **steveo3002** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 1:02 pm

im looking for a GT doner to do a swap into a mk2 breadvan, not having much luck finding one

i just wondered if any of the other non GT models shared that engine?

omicron · Post by **omicron** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 4:26 pm

Pretty much so, yes.

Some CL's had a 55bhp MPI engine in (the NZ), but it's a much more docile beast than the GT's 3F engine in standard form.

The continental Mk2 GT's had a more powerful 75bhp version of version of the NZ, but they weren't fitted to RHD cars.

steveo3002 · Post by **steveo3002** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 5:09 pm

so hold out for a GT mk3 then? not much swapping in a 55hp lump , isn t my MH that anyway?

what money does a doner GT sell for?

toXXin · Post by **toXXin** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 5:58 pm

There are RHD NZ engined cars out there, there were a few in Club Polo years back.

omicron · Post by **omicron** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 6:19 pm

steveo3002 wrote:so hold out for a GT mk3 then? not much swapping in a 55hp lump , isn t my MH that anyway?

what money does a doner GT sell for?

The main arguement for going to a 55hp NZ is you can do more with it. GT cam specifically.

steveo3002 · Post by **steveo3002** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 6:25 pm

i was hoping to do it all on the cheap, so i wouldnt have alot of cash to tune/mod it

i guess i'll be best to wait for a GT and maybe get a cheapie chip and leave it at that

id imagine 75hp in a bread van is enough?

omicron · Post by **omicron** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 12:08 am

It won't be out and out fast, because GT's aren't, but it'll be quick enough to have a good laugh with.

PeteGT · Post by **PeteGT** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 12:18 pm

Is that what GTs are then? 75 horse?

toXXin · Post by **toXXin** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 1:49 pm

PeteGT wrote:Is that what GTs are then? 75 horse?

Yep, but its 75bhp of good fun!

PeteGT · Post by **PeteGT** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 2:09 pm

toXXin wrote:[
Yep, but its 75bhp of good fun!

Tis very true. Read somewhere that they have 102Nm of torque so i guess that would have something to do with it.

After all, performance is effected by the torque curve NOT the horsepower.

steveo3002 · Post by **steveo3002** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 3:20 pm

just a thought ..are none of the later seat or mk4 polo engines suitable for a swap??

PeteGT · Post by **PeteGT** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 4:33 pm

Not sure if the mounts are the same but you'll probably find it harder to find one for cheap. If they are the same get yourself a 1.4 16v.

omicron · Post by **omicron** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 6:01 pm

The 8V 1.4 ABD on the Mk3 Golf is doable, but easier with a GT head on. There's a FAQ on www.clubpolo.co.uk about it.

quinny · Post by **quinny** » Sun Jan 07, 2007 3:11 am

I would rather hang about for a GT donnor on a tight budget to be honest. As long as it has the GT gearbox and runs well it will be crazy fast compared to the spi's or NZ's.

A big note and very important note.
Check with your insurance company before you buy the donnor.

I have a problem now where I have a whole extra car sitting on my driveway becuase my mk2 van with a 3F GT lump, fuel tank and rear acel conversion is more expensive to insure than a standard G40.

omicron · Post by **omicron** » Sun Jan 07, 2007 11:20 am

toXXin wrote:There are RHD NZ engined cars out there, there were a few in Club Polo years back.

In Mk2?