Scrapyard turbo conversion for the 8v

[Fl@pper]

Mk4

worth a look ??

 

[M1KEH]

From what i can get to when measuring the overall width of the exhaust manifold on an ahu tdi is roughly 30cm, i thought access was better but it's not so is hard to get a good reading. And the spacing between the closer ports at either end is roughly 6-7cm. It might be worth asking devonutopia if he minds measuring the spacing on this http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=241210 which has the same spacing as the ahu tdi etc.

 

[Feel]

Mk4

worth a look ??

I've got a REALLY vague recollection that the 20vt fits on the 8v, but (like I say) it's really vague, to the point where I might've dreamt it!

Or is it that the 20vt one fits a 16v, and that's how they turbo them?

I think I would've been better of NOT posting

 

[Fl@pper]

I've got a REALLY vague recollection that the 20vt fits on the 8v, but (like I say) it's really vague, to the point where I might've dreamt it!

certainly seen modified inlet's off a 20vt onto a 16v before now but for exhaust looks a bit off at first glance what ya reckon ?

 

[Damoegan]

Flang and gasket looks the same to me.

 

[M1KEH]

I'd think 20vt and 16v might go together as theyre both cross flow, the 8v isnt and need spacing for inlet+exhaust ports.

 

[jenk]

They look very similar on the details, Im going to have to keep my eye out for a cheap set up and just go for it. Don't think I have the bottle to strip the daily to test the manifold, vnt turbo on the mk4 so no good anyway.

Cheers for the input so far guys, very helpful

 

[M1KEH]

http://www.clubgti.com/forum/showthread.php?t=203949 DOOOOO ITTTTTTT

 

[jenk]

Cheers for that mate, wil have to drop him a message. Cant go wrong for that price.

Probably get this off the ground early into next year, pretty busy at the moment with uni

 

[M1KEH]

Uni work is gay, you know you just want to build a turbo 8v

 

[Dolly_Gti]

G60's off the road in the winter, cant get the power down lol

 

[jenk]

Uni is taking over my life, a week off work to do my assignments. Currently reading through the British Standard for earth retaining structures

Come on Dolly, my daily puts down 310lbs/ft of torque, get it out! Its all about throttle control...........and spinny spinny spin spin

 

[M1KEH]

I have the enjoyable fun of reading about in cylinder pressure testing and analysis using pv diagrams. Then i have to write a literature review on it all. Then actually do it, depending on how long technicians take to machine my stuff .

 

[Dolly_Gti]

i bet your daily has traction control and decent tyres lol, its got mot and insurance so i can go tax it but it will probably be in the new year now.

 

[wilz]

I will have a spare ko3 and manifold in the newyear if your wanting to be brave

Sounds a good idea withthe tdi though if it works

 

[big-chris]

quick quesion

this idea sound interesing wouldn mind giving it a go,i have a 2l 8valve,can get my hands on a 2l tdi turbo manifold etc of a mk3 golf will thesefit or am i barking up the wrong tree

 

[jenk]

In theory it should fit, if you have a manifold kicking around it wouldn't hurt trying it for size?

I haven't had chance to look into this anymore, just about to tinker with the hack for the first time in about 3 months

 

[rich.h44]

Looks like a awsoom project mate, what about going to and enginier and geting a custom mani made up? Surely it's worth trying to get a price? It the opens you up to more turbos to be fitted!
What about a Garret T2 there virtualy indisructable!
Good look

 

[jenk]

It wouldn't be a budget scrap yard jobby then

I think they sell 8v turbo manifolds in the US if I wanted to go down a more powerful route.

 

[M1KEH]

The mk3 golf tdi stuff will fit, You'll need megasquirt or similar to control the fuelling too.