My 16VT project

[VAG_Lowrider]

Hello folks..
I`m a new to this forum,but thought that I could share my mk1 project with you other "einser" freaks... OK,my english sucks...
I bought this car April 05, it has been through some small modifications since then...

This is from last summer....With FK coilovers and 195/45 on RH Cup 7x15 rims..

Nowadays my car is in the garage for a complete build up...
My following plans are:

Chassis:

- Removing all of the rust.
- Inner- and outer channels(?) and the floor plates on the front is being replaced with new ones..
- FK Highsport coilovers
- Polyurethane bushings all over
- Roll cage

Engine:

- PG engine w/83 mm bore
- Ross Racing forged pistons
- 8v GTI cylinder head w/ mechanical lifters and custom cam
- Digifant 1 w/ SNS chip
- Garret T3 Super60

Drivetrain:

- 02A Gear box from Corrado
- drive axles from Golf Cab w/ 100 mm flanges

Here is some pictures of how it's standing right now:

Modified by VAG_Lowrider at 11:56 AM 3-10-2006

Modified by VAG_Lowrider at 12:01 PM 3-10-2006

Modified by VAG_Lowrider at 9:14 PM 1-5-2007

Modified by VAG_Lowrider at 9:17 PM 1-5-2007


Modified by VAG_Lowrider at 3:29 PM 1-18-2009

[VAG_Lowrider]

Here`s some more pics....

Does this look good?

[dreaminginboost]

looks hella good dude. minimal rust per pics, and the refinish on the block looks clean too. keep updates posted!

[84_GLI_coupe]

What's that gaping hole in the side of the block for? It's into the coolant jackets in the block.

[VAG_Lowrider]

Dunno why there is a hole,but the engine mount is assembled there..


Modified by VAG_Lowrider at 12:24 PM 3-10-2006

[Altrezia]

Cool. Good to see more 8v turbos being built, not just boring 20vs

[84_GLI_coupe]

Hmm, looks like that hole is supposed to be there on the PG blocks, but nobody is sure why.

[robbf23]

Quote, originally posted by dreaminginboost »

looks hella good dude.

nice to see east bay lingo spread all the way to germany.

[VAG_Lowrider]

Here`s some more...

Some of the parts glass-blasted...
I`m not going to use this flywheel since it`s from a 16v

Did some mods to my G60 speedo....

The result:

The next mod to this one is the lightning with blue LEDS

Modified by VAG_Lowrider at 2:46 AM 3-11-2006

Modified by VAG_Lowrider at 2:47 AM 3-11-2006


Modified by VAG_Lowrider at 2:48 AM 3-11-2006

[vdubspeed]

Quote, originally posted by 84_GLI_coupe »

What's that gaping hole in the side of the block for? It's into the coolant jackets in the block.

It's definitely supposed to be there on PG blocks. I learned this about a year ago when I did a G60 swap. The G60 comes with a factory block off plate right there and that large O-ring. To get this into the mk1 you have to stack the passenger side mount ON TOP of the other plate and bolt it together. I also had a little issue with clearancing on the intermediate gear so a little clearancing was needed.

Anyway...back to the project.

It looks great! Can't get enough of them

[MDTurborocco]

Nice project, id like to eventually put a xflowT in my caddy. Curious why your not goin with the xflow head?

[rabbjett]

cool project

[Vegeta Gti]

very nice..i'm doin the same stuff mor eor less..except i'm a little ahead..kinda..

bump for the hotness!!

[1.8TRabbit]

nice man! Keep it up!

[1.8TRabbit]

are those steffans?

[VAG_Lowrider]

Quote, originally posted by 1.8TRabbit »

are those steffans?

No steffans here..
just original BBS rims here...


Modified by VAG_Lowrider at 2:26 AM 3-12-2006

[1.8TRabbit]

even in the 1st pic?

[VAG_Lowrider]

Quote, originally posted by MDTurborocco »

Nice project, id like to eventually put a xflowT in my caddy. Curious why your not goin with the xflow head?

I want to use a x-flow head,but its not very easy gettin those heads here in norway...But right now i`m without a cyl.head to fit the engine,so maybe i should go x-flow??
Is it just to put it right on the PG block or do i need other parts for the change?

[VAG_Lowrider]

Quote, originally posted by 1.8TRabbit »

even in the 1st pic?

Nope...7 x 15 RH Cup rims

[VAG_Lowrider]

Okey...time for a little update now

Now my 02A mounts have arrived,also got my mechanical clutch conversion kit....

Got me an original GTI grille and some cables for the g60 speedo

[vrrrrr]

its going to be sick

[Bondoboy]

Quote, originally posted by vrrrrr »

its going to be sick

fo sho..

[VAG_Lowrider]

Not much updates lately,but now i`ve sold my Fk highsport gewinde...
A complete poly kit and H&R coilovers will be ordered as soon as i have got the money...

I am going to rip off the original door panels and the ones in the back,and replace them with custom made carbon fibre plates...

Where can I get a carbon fibre hood?

[FuzzyBlackRabbit]

Quote, originally posted by VAG_Lowrider »

Where can I get a carbon fibre hood?

i know that there was one in the classifieds.

[Danno13]

What clutch cable is that? Looks like a good project

[golf97]

The wheels in the teardown pics... what are they? Look nice. Cups look nice as always, and the project is definitly promising .

[VAG_Lowrider]

Quote, originally posted by golf97 »

The wheels in the teardown pics... what are they? Look nice. Cups look nice as always, and the project is definitly promising .

Im not quite sure what their name is,the only thing i know is that its 7x15 BBS RIMS that was delivered with the golf g60..i think


Modified by VAG_Lowrider at 4:06 PM 4-28-2006

[VAG_Lowrider]

Quote, originally posted by Danno13 »

What clutch cable is that? Looks like a good project

The clucth cable is from an early Passat with 02A tranny...

[vdubspeed]

Quote, originally posted by VAG_Lowrider »

The clucth cable is from an early Passat with 02A tranny...

what's the part number?

[VAG_Lowrider]

Quote, originally posted by vdubspeed »

what's the part number?

Heres the part number

357 721 335E

[VAG_Lowrider]

New update...

The 8v engine has been replaced with a 16V PL engine..

Ordered some stuff for the machinery this week:

- Garrett T3/T4E .58 45 trim
- Internal WG w/ 3" V-Band
- 82,50mm JE Forged Pistons
- Forged H-profile rods

Pics will come


Modified by VAG_Lowrider at 9:17 PM 1-5-2007

[elementsoffury]

Fun looking project!

Is that cluster from a FI car? As in the fuel mileage will read out accurately even when under boost?

[sellmearabbit]

Quote, originally posted by VAG_Lowrider »

New update... The 8v engine has been replaced with a 16V PL engine..

No more 8v? What caused the change of heart?

[VAG_Lowrider]

Quote, originally posted by elementsoffury »

Fun looking project! Is that cluster from a FI car? As in the fuel mileage will read out accurately even when under boost?

That cluster is from a Golf G60..Dunno if it will be accurate,but I have no use for this anymore..

Modified by VAG_Lowrider at 11:34 AM 1-6-2007


Modified by VAG_Lowrider at 11:41 AM 1-6-2007

[VAG_Lowrider]

Quote, originally posted by sellmearabbit »

No more 8v? What caused the change of heart?

In lack of interest, and need for more power and more space..

Think it has been running about 200tkm`s and looks like its in very good condition, and no leaks..

Got me som new/used parts these days:

16V rear disc brakes, a bit rusty but in "good" condition..

New Inner housing for the 02A tranny:

Thats all for now,maybe a new update tomorrow...



Modified by VAG_Lowrider at 11:55 AM 1-6-2007