i'd prefer the sound of TB'S, 2.0ltr16v 1.820v or even vr6 running them,lumps are cheap but the acessories are expensiveandyj said:Mk2 Golf VR6 Conversions are very driveable by all accounts. Apparently the VR6 lump is only about 25kg heavier than the 2.0 16v block.
All you'd need are some high rated springs and you'll be fine
And you can't beat the sound of a VR at full chat
Also, you can S/C or T/C the VR at a later date....