mk1 cabby tuned engine upgrade project prt 2

woldskool crew Number of posts : 529 Age : 55 Registration date : 2007-08-06

summer gone its time to fit my tuned 1600 gti engine. Ive converved to twin 40 webber carbs, head is a pack C head from Tsr. Fully ported etc highlift cam . Block has performance pistons with lightened crank & internals upgraded . Samco hoses & modified sump. Ashley 4-1 race manifold miltek systen (heat wrapped). Bhp before carb fitted was 145 bhp. Carbs should add good bhp increase. Should be fun in a cab. Post pics shortly.

woldskool crew Number of posts : 1795 Age : 37 Registration date : 2007-11-04

awesome. Why use the 1600 though?

woldskool crew Number of posts : 529 Age : 55 Registration date : 2007-08-06

i went for a 1600 as the engine was in good running order plus it was going for a good price. The 1600 is good to tune up. Was going to fit a 2ltr in her from mk3 i have kicking around but would have been a big job. The 1600 lump shoul d give me simlar Bhp. Easy transplant .

The Management Number of posts : 5944 Age : 46 Registration date : 2007-08-14

does this mean the end of the rado?

woldskool crew Number of posts : 529 Age : 55 Registration date : 2007-08-06

hey up slim rado went a month ago to lass from spilsby. Only used it the odd weekend & i prefer the mk1 anyday. Wife got 2 mk3 gti s plus passat & like all women always gives me the garage bill. Will have another one day but got the mk1 fever again. Thats a nice vr u now have.

woldskool crew Number of posts : 2300 Age : 45 Registration date : 2007-08-04

i've seen the rado round quite a bit as it happens thought it was yours

woldskool crew Number of posts : 2884 Age : 39 Registration date : 2007-08-05

Can't blame you for doing a 1.6 as there the same bore as a 1.8 but with the shorter stroke of the 1.6 that got to be one revvy little motor! Would mind to hear/see that in action!

The Management Number of posts : 5944 Age : 46 Registration date : 2007-08-14

cheerz mate,she does! lol! think i may have spotted the rado as there aint too many round these parts! i was thinking about getting a mk1,not sure yet tho,love the roarrrr!!

Subject: mk1 cabby engine upgrade project prt2 Mon Sep 29, 2008 1:27 am

i hope she dosnt wreck rado was a cracking car. When i get her finished will bring it to skeggy show next year. Slim did u get my Pm about when i can drop of the wheels mate. Heres me no. 07590760083.

The Management Number of posts : 5944 Age : 46 Registration date : 2007-08-14

when u want mate! will give u a buzz as soon as i can!

woldskool crew Number of posts : 529 Age : 55 Registration date : 2007-08-06

will get the tyres of em wed asap for mate.Are u able to polish inlet manifold & webbers? will wait for ur call.

The Management Number of posts : 5944 Age : 46 Registration date : 2007-08-14

hmm inlets,depends what sort u have,if its the mk2 16v type then yeah they arent too bad,as for the webbers,probably too fiddly but will have a look!

woldskool crew Number of posts : 529 Age : 55 Registration date : 2007-08-06

o.k mate

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