Golf mkII 1.6 to go in a Polo CL Coupe...

pete69zx · Post by **pete69zx** » Wed Nov 10, 2004 10:30 pm

ok, so im thinking largest displacemennt engine for 'Don Polio'... and ive come up with 1.6 Golf mkII engine

Will it fit & how easy?

What parts would be needed from the mkII Golf... aswell as just the engine/gearbox?

Pete.

hardhitter · Post by **hardhitter** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 12:13 am

Is it a tall block or small block ?

pete69zx · Post by **pete69zx** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 1:21 am

From info i have gathered about VW's.... short block, & the next larger size motor (1800cc) is a tall block, so wont fit (aparantly).

I havn't sourced the block yet, but the plan 'IS' to do so, once i know what i need.

Cheers
Pete

pete69zx · Post by **pete69zx** » Fri Nov 12, 2004 10:16 pm

Come on people... does anyone know about this conversion?

I wanna know if its the cheapest increase in power for the Polo chassis. I know most will say... just get a GT or even a G40 motor (or car for that matter). The thing is MkII Golf 1.6's go fo next to nothing!

I'm also thinking twin twin 40's or 45's! Yes, thats two twin carbs to make this baby fly n sound the buisness

Please help... i need more POWAH!

Pete

pete69zx · Post by **pete69zx** » Sat Nov 13, 2004 1:52 am

Found a Golf mkII 1.6 in the local rag about an hour ago!
Come on peeps, get your thinking caps on, coz im tempted to go & look @ it tomorrow after i wake up (about 1-2pm).

I'm really counting on u lot to help me with this one

Just dont wanna miss an orportunity if the engine seems sweet.

Cheers
Pete

D4V1D · Post by **D4V1D** » Sat Nov 13, 2004 11:39 am

i dunno about mk2 1.6's but i recentely have been told that mk3 golf 1.6 engines fit straight in as apparently they share the same mounts.
like i say, ive only been told this and dont know for certain. might be worth looking into though

Gareth_GT_Hatch · Post by **Gareth_GT_Hatch** » Sat Nov 13, 2004 12:15 pm

MK2 golf 1600s are all tall blocks as far as Im aware so no. You need a mk3 golf/mk4 polo block.

hardhitter · Post by **hardhitter** » Sat Nov 13, 2004 2:56 pm

I was thinking the same as gareth thats why i asked if it was a small or tall block

pete69zx · Post by **pete69zx** » Sat Nov 20, 2004 4:54 am

Thanx for the replies guys. Looks like i might end up with a GT Coupe aswell as my other 2 Polio's, LoL.

So, my quest for more than 55bhp is underway:-P LOL

Cheers.
Pete

tarquin bevilastard · Sat Nov 20, 2004 10:14 am

pete69zx wrote:Thanx for the replies guys. Looks like i might end up with a GT Coupe aswell as my other 2 Polio's, LoL.

So, my quest for more than 55bhp is underway:-P LOL

Cheers.
Pete

someone i know has a seat 1.6 in a 1978 derby
someone else i know has just recently bought
a seat 1.6 to put in his mk 1 polo the engine was very cheap

pete69zx · Post by **pete69zx** » Sat Nov 20, 2004 12:53 pm

What aged Seat did the 1.6 come from then?

Cheers.
Pete

Gareth_GT_Hatch · Post by **Gareth_GT_Hatch** » Sun Nov 21, 2004 1:05 am

yeah sorry seats used the same small block engines as the mk3 golf and mk4 polo. Steve was telling me about that derby isnt it an AEE engine? (same as 1600cc MPi polo engine)

tarquin bevilastard · Post by **tarquin bevilastard** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 6:58 am

Gareth_GT_Hatch wrote:yeah sorry seats used the same small block engines as the mk3 golf and mk4 polo. Steve was telling me about that derby isnt it an AEE engine? (same as 1600cc MPi polo engine)

it most certainly is

pete69zx · Post by **pete69zx** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 1:33 pm

Has anyone on this forum done that particular conversion?

Cheers.
Pete

Gareth_GT_Hatch · Post by **Gareth_GT_Hatch** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 5:28 pm

I dont think so but tarquin and steve can fill us in im sure.

Ive done the 1.4 conversion, the 1.6 was too much hassle and tax and (probably) insurance.

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