just had a brainwave regarding a 2.0 engine from a mk4 golf.....

go on then.... tell me why not?

you are going to use it to weight your ankles and end it all?

You're going to leave it in the Golf?

Because a 1.8T or maybe VR6 would be better?

i was thinking about a really cheap solution to be mass produced, i have done a bit of research into this and it is not as difficult to do as some might think

just had a brainwave

Hey, steady on, lad.

That's two that I know of in last 20 years :P

i was thinking about a really cheap solution to be mass produced, i have done a bit of research into this and it is not as difficult to do as some might think

Much cooler to get the 2.0 Gti bottom end from the Mk3 8v gti and fit a mk2 head to it...

go on then, what you come up with?

does it involve lead lining the boot to counter balance the anvil in the front?

does it involve lead lining the boot to counter balance the anvil in the front?

you'd be surprised to know there isn't actually much difference in weight between the 1.6 and the 2.0

i'm gonna be busy for a few days but i'll take some pics and stuff and report back wih my findings:)

start with pics of the subframe...

The 2.0 MK4 Golf engine (same as the Octy lump) is a shocking piece of turd IMHO. Worst engine bar far they ever stuck in a MK4 (crime to badge it a GTi ffs). The 100bhp 1.6 is alot better in my view. For what ever reason, manifolding maybe, emissions gubbings even, they are slow, thirsty and ultimately not very reliable. Not to mention the piston rings are crap and they drink thier own oil to the point it gums everything up and engine ecu starts leaning the mixture off to compensate for the oil ingress.

Bah, hate them.

Bah, hate them.

so do i.....

but they are cheap however:) paid £99 for the last one i bought off ebay..

i know they aren't the best choice out there but at least it will be a good reliable 115bhp in standard form, which no doubt till be a lot more reliable than a modified 1.6

so do i.....

but they are cheap however:) paid £99 for the last one i bought off ebay..

i know they aren't the best choice out there but at least it will be a good reliable 115bhp in standard form, which no doubt till be a lot more reliable than a modified 1.6

1) it still wont fit anyway

2) why would you? a 1.3 will weigh about a trillionth of the the weight and easily give 100brake reliably, or the same 115 a little less reliably...

3) everything will be dearer, all the replacement parts and upgrades and serviceables...

Id do what i was going to attempt a few years ago.

Put a 2.0 8v Vauxhall lump in....or redtop if your brave enough!

...crime to badge it a GTi ffs...

Yup

And the sticker in the boot clearly says "Highline"... which is what it is!

1) it still wont fit anyway

wont it???

uh oh tom's tryed it.

well stop keeping us in suspense tom, what have you found?

uh oh tom's tryed it.

well stop keeping us in suspense tom, what have you found?

3cm...

that's the difference in width between them

I have to agree with Ross; the only good use for the 2.0l 8v is as a boat anchor!

why not try and electric motor instead with some lithium battery cells - much much lighter, no fuel needed, but will empty your wallet just as quick might save you long term, think, cheaper tax, no fuel bills, and you could be the first to make a high performance electric Skoda, go into mass production, I'm sure we'll all buy one from the forum money permitting!

I think nabbing yourself a old Vauxhall engine would be better m8. You can get Calibra turbos for peanuts.

why not try and electric motor instead

i like your thinking:) how about a tripple expansion steam engine:rofl: