Mk1 Redroc racer... building the perfect beast...20.12.17 - gearshifter fitted
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Mk1 Redroc racer... building the perfect beast...20.12.17 - gearshifter fitted
So, third time round and I pretty much left the car unmolested for a few months before the engine conversion bug bit again. Partly inspired by the purchase of these
Existing TSR 2.1 8v
Gone
With no real time constraints, I wanted to do a "proper" job so had an 020 2Y gearbox rebuilt as a hybrid 02K with Quaife LSD and 4.25FD. And a lightened flywheel thrown in for the hell of it. Work done by Gas N Gears (see Facebook for details)
Painted
Fitted with new Sachs clutch
Dropped in with a KR/ABF hybrid engine. The ABF is a 2.0 16v with 150bhp from factory. Hopefully with the KR head, ITBs and a decent map it should be good for a few more
Continuing the theme of getting it right first time, it would have been silly not to upgrade the suspension
And to keep the flappy bonnet in place
In preparation for the coming wiring fest I fitted a mk2 Golf fusebox holder.
To make room for this little lot
Existing TSR 2.1 8v
Gone
With no real time constraints, I wanted to do a "proper" job so had an 020 2Y gearbox rebuilt as a hybrid 02K with Quaife LSD and 4.25FD. And a lightened flywheel thrown in for the hell of it. Work done by Gas N Gears (see Facebook for details)
Painted
Fitted with new Sachs clutch
Dropped in with a KR/ABF hybrid engine. The ABF is a 2.0 16v with 150bhp from factory. Hopefully with the KR head, ITBs and a decent map it should be good for a few more
Continuing the theme of getting it right first time, it would have been silly not to upgrade the suspension
And to keep the flappy bonnet in place
In preparation for the coming wiring fest I fitted a mk2 Golf fusebox holder.
To make room for this little lot
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No point having the power and weak points in the drivetrain so complete new SKF driveshafts fitted
A big shout out to Jason Moyles aka JMR Clubsport, He's one of the very few people still designing and producing new trick bits for our old cars. What you see here is a combined distributor block off plate and coil pack mount
Close up
JMR front coolant flange - angled further down than factory to clear ITBs/Carbs
JMR front/rear engine mounts also fitted. Rear pictured here
On the subject of ITB clearance, mk3 alternator/water pump pulley set up
Random bits - modified cambelt cover, adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator, Sytec fuel filter
Just for the sake of a bit more clearance I fitted a Spal fan
I then removed the factory oil/water cooler in favour of a Mocal Oil Cooler and thermostatic take-off
Polo GTI oil filter - again, just for an extra bit of clearance (and also much easier to remove)
Checking some of my previous work - I fitted this sender back in 2004/5
And a new tank went in at the same time. I also drove to Holland to pick up a NOS filler neck. It seems it's done it's job
A big shout out to Jason Moyles aka JMR Clubsport, He's one of the very few people still designing and producing new trick bits for our old cars. What you see here is a combined distributor block off plate and coil pack mount
Close up
JMR front coolant flange - angled further down than factory to clear ITBs/Carbs
JMR front/rear engine mounts also fitted. Rear pictured here
On the subject of ITB clearance, mk3 alternator/water pump pulley set up
Random bits - modified cambelt cover, adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator, Sytec fuel filter
Just for the sake of a bit more clearance I fitted a Spal fan
I then removed the factory oil/water cooler in favour of a Mocal Oil Cooler and thermostatic take-off
Polo GTI oil filter - again, just for an extra bit of clearance (and also much easier to remove)
Checking some of my previous work - I fitted this sender back in 2004/5
And a new tank went in at the same time. I also drove to Holland to pick up a NOS filler neck. It seems it's done it's job
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If you've an aversion to wiring, look away no. So here's why I fitted the mk2 Golf Fusebox holder
Four new relays - ECU, Wideband controller, High and Low beams. So, yes, I've brought the headlight relays inside and made a complete new harness from here to the lights with 21st century wiring.
Also, fitted a mk4 era battery top fusebox. As you can see, I've fitted two new power supply wires to the fusebox to replace the single factory one
Dismantling the factory wiring (which was from a mk2)
Starting on the ECU wiring
Bit neater
Injector harness
Nearly there
Four new relays - ECU, Wideband controller, High and Low beams. So, yes, I've brought the headlight relays inside and made a complete new harness from here to the lights with 21st century wiring.
Also, fitted a mk4 era battery top fusebox. As you can see, I've fitted two new power supply wires to the fusebox to replace the single factory one
Dismantling the factory wiring (which was from a mk2)
Starting on the ECU wiring
Bit neater
Injector harness
Nearly there
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Few more bits added - mk3/4 era expansion tank, Mocal catch can, Wiechers strut brace
Air temp sensor
First electrical test
Started off at 3.5 bar with the G60 injectors but later changed to bigger "Red Top" items and dropped down to 3 bar
Another very trick bit - USRT "Mushmeister"
Got it running on an initial map. Which was enough to get it down to the MOT
I've had this Schroth "quick-fit" harness for years but never fitted it
As part of the next phase in this project, I need to cut down the airbox a few inches
Air temp sensor
First electrical test
Started off at 3.5 bar with the G60 injectors but later changed to bigger "Red Top" items and dropped down to 3 bar
Another very trick bit - USRT "Mushmeister"
Got it running on an initial map. Which was enough to get it down to the MOT
I've had this Schroth "quick-fit" harness for years but never fitted it
As part of the next phase in this project, I need to cut down the airbox a few inches
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I think it's probably safe to say that no other mk1 has had so many looks.
The first
And then (in no particular order)
And now
The first
And then (in no particular order)
And now
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So the reason for cutting down the airbox was so that I could fit this
The horizontal rod goes through the bulkhead
Luckily I found some kit-car vents so I have still have heat-to-feet when I want it (this is a view looking up from the floor)
This is the bracket that has to be mounted to the other side of the bulkhead
Better interior pics
The horizontal rod goes through the bulkhead
Luckily I found some kit-car vents so I have still have heat-to-feet when I want it (this is a view looking up from the floor)
This is the bracket that has to be mounted to the other side of the bulkhead
Better interior pics
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Seems you have been very busy... looks good and I guess it’s a blast to drive?
Is that another Mk1 on your drive?
Is that another Mk1 on your drive?
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I like this new motor, that you put in the Redrocmr.brown wrote:Got it running on an initial map. Which was enough to get it down to the MOT
Wish I could build an ABF/KR hybrid without paying lots money to import the parts here to America or pay high dollar for the bits that are already here
Where did you get these tail lights
88 Scirocco 16v, 1.8 litre PL, L90E
87 Scirocco 16v, 2.0 litre 16v 9A, LY3D
82 Scirocco S2, 2.0 litre 16v 9A, LK5Y
81 Scirocco S1, 1.6 litre 16v EW/PL, LA3V
80 Scirocco Storm, 1.6 EG, L98F, GTG 951W (sold, in PA)
87 Scirocco 16v, 2.0 litre 16v 9A, LY3D
82 Scirocco S2, 2.0 litre 16v 9A, LK5Y
81 Scirocco S1, 1.6 litre 16v EW/PL, LA3V
80 Scirocco Storm, 1.6 EG, L98F, GTG 951W (sold, in PA)
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It;s not been properly mapped yet so I've been taking it easy - hopefully getting that sorted this week.mark1gls wrote:Seems you have been very busy... looks good and I guess it’s a blast to drive?
Is that another Mk1 on your drive?
The grey car is the "next" project - Belgian LHD write-off to be rebuilt/reborn.
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Yeah, that's a shame - KRs are virtually free here and ABFs are plentiful and cheap - for the time being anyway!16v_coupe wrote:
Wish I could build an ABF/KR hybrid without paying lots money to import the parts here to America or pay high dollar for the bits that are already here
Where did you get these tail lights
The tail lights were Ryan's creation for the Storm I sold him (and bought back from him) many moons ago. The foglight - which would have originally been mounted on the bumper has been put in the reverse light slot (reverse light is not a legal requirement). The white part of the lens has then been sprayed with red tint.
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mr.brown wrote:
The grey car is the "next" project - Belgian LHD write-off to be rebuilt/reborn.
Looking to seeing this project
Guess for now I will enjoy my two 9A 2.0 litre 16v engines for nowmr.brown wrote:
Yeah, that's a shame - KRs are virtually free here and ABFs are plentiful and cheap - for the time being anyway!
A) 88 has a PL head on the 9A with a stock cam set of 195 intake and 215 exhaust
B) 87 has a PL head on the 9A with a cam set of KR intake 215 and 215 stock exhaust.
88 Scirocco 16v, 1.8 litre PL, L90E
87 Scirocco 16v, 2.0 litre 16v 9A, LY3D
82 Scirocco S2, 2.0 litre 16v 9A, LK5Y
81 Scirocco S1, 1.6 litre 16v EW/PL, LA3V
80 Scirocco Storm, 1.6 EG, L98F, GTG 951W (sold, in PA)
87 Scirocco 16v, 2.0 litre 16v 9A, LY3D
82 Scirocco S2, 2.0 litre 16v 9A, LK5Y
81 Scirocco S1, 1.6 litre 16v EW/PL, LA3V
80 Scirocco Storm, 1.6 EG, L98F, GTG 951W (sold, in PA)