I have recently replaced my 1.6i engine with the 2L 8V engine. Now she running very strong I am taking her in next week to have a Powerflow Free Flow exhaust fitted. Then she is off to the dyno. Can’t wait to see what she pushes on the dyno.
After replacing the engine I ran her on the standard 1.6i MP9 computer box but the fueling was seriously messed up and she only ran smooth when I put my foot down and ran her high into the rev range. I replaced the computer box with the Golf 3 2.0L computer box and now she is running beautifully.
Here are some pics of the car. The missing VW badges are not a bad attempt at de-badging. They were stolen off my car while parked outside a pub (I live in SA remember...):
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This is the 1.6i Engine that was in the car:
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This is the 2E 2L engine after the 2L conversion was done:
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As mentioned the car is going in for free flow exhaust next week. After that the car is going in to have both bumpers re-sprayed. I am also having the black bottom strips on the bumpers sprayed white and the mirrors are being sprayed white. I am also replacing the front indicators and side indicators. Crappy rims on the car but I'm looking for a set of 15 inch mags to replace them. I am also planning on "Blacking out" the door posts using black vinyl. I will post photos of all the changes that I make as they happen.
Any comments and suggestions are welcome.