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by nye
Sat Apr 21, 2012 8:28 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: How much power makes a Scirocco undriveable?
Replies: 15
Views: 6093

Re: How much power makes a Scirocco undriveable?

I've got a 1.8 20vt in mine with the mk4 02j gearbox, it's on the standard 150bhp map and in my eyes puts the power down really well! Bit of a handful in the rain if pushing it a little, But would deffinately reccomend the conversion!!!

Looking to get it mapped to around 190-220 but think any more ...
by nye
Mon Feb 20, 2012 6:42 pm
Forum: Projects and Restoration
Topic: 1.8t mk2 scirocco
Replies: 6
Views: 3249

Re: 1.8t mk2 scirocco

how do i resize images :nerner:
by nye
Mon Feb 20, 2012 6:31 pm
Forum: Projects and Restoration
Topic: 1.8t mk2 scirocco
Replies: 6
Views: 3249

Re: 1.8t mk2 scirocco

just realised i havent updated for some time :crying:

i dont even know where i was upto last time but heres a few pics of it now

http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab69/nye456/car/DSC00622.jpg

http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab69/nye456/car/DSC01066.jpg

http://i850.photobucket.com ...
by nye
Sat Jul 09, 2011 11:50 pm
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: project 20v has begun :D
Replies: 9
Views: 3516

Re: project 20v has begun :D

ive got one :groove: :groove: :groove:

good to see someone else doing the conversion as its so suited to the rocco!

needless to say if you need any pics, advice etc just ask and ill try my best :hugegrin:

a few pointers:

fitting - theres plenty of room under there!!! ive never really been ...
by nye
Thu Jan 13, 2011 11:23 pm
Forum: Fueling and Exhaust
Topic: fuel pump - carbed to injection (kinda) haha
Replies: 2
Views: 965

fuel pump - carbed to injection (kinda) haha

hi all, ive just finished putting a 1.8t into my 91 gt2 and having complete headloss over fuel pumps???? as far as im aware this is the same concept as the usual inj conversion,

at the moment i have got a fuel pump from a mk2 golf 16v and wondering if i actually need a lift pump along side this ...
by nye
Tue Jan 11, 2011 7:57 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: brake lines
Replies: 2
Views: 1039

brake lines

im renewing all my brake system and looking to replace majority of the brake lines, but just wondering if anyone could tell me what thickness brake lines i need to but as dont want to look a fool when go into local autofactors :blush: :blush: :blush:

also am i right in thinking that the fittings ...
by nye
Thu Nov 04, 2010 10:12 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: buying new brake linkage parts
Replies: 1
Views: 793

buying new brake linkage parts

i took all my brake linkage to peices a while ago for a rebuild and i have lost the washers/bushes and also two of the brake pins that hold the triangle parts in place ( very technical description :yup: )

so basically could anyone tell me where i could get replacements????? also if anyone has a ...
by nye
Sun Oct 17, 2010 7:18 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: removing servo... any help??
Replies: 6
Views: 2528

Re: removing servo... any help??

well im actually looking to upgrade to only vauxhall brakes anyway and poss rear discs, do you think i would be okay with a single circuit 19mm master cylinder or would you recommend a different master cyclinder for this?
by nye
Fri Oct 15, 2010 7:38 pm
Forum: Projects and Restoration
Topic: 1.8t mk2 scirocco
Replies: 6
Views: 3249

Re: 1.8t mk2 scirocco

well most of wiring is now done and ive managed to give it a scan with vagcom today, the results arnt too good but i suppose there not to bad when you think most wires have been cut/resoldered and fitted into a car there not ment to be :hehe: :hehe: :hehe:


anyway heres the results....

VAG-COM ...
by nye
Thu Oct 14, 2010 7:36 pm
Forum: Projects and Restoration
Topic: 1.8t mk2 scirocco
Replies: 6
Views: 3249

Re: 1.8t mk2 scirocco

well here are some pictures, these are from when i first had it on the road.....

http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab69/nye456/car/roccofront.jpg

http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab69/nye456/car/roccofront1.jpg

for the last year or so the rocco has been lookig a bit sorry for itself, i ...
by nye
Thu Oct 07, 2010 11:04 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: removing servo... any help??
Replies: 6
Views: 2528

removing servo... any help??

i am currently fitting an agu 1.8t lump into my mk2 scirocco and would like to do away with all the servo. linkage setup to fit up some room for intercooler piping etc

i have read that this is possible to do by buying/making a pedal box which sits behind the dash with a brake bias bar and two ...
by nye
Thu Sep 16, 2010 6:33 pm
Forum: Projects and Restoration
Topic: 1.8t mk2 scirocco
Replies: 6
Views: 3249

1.8t mk2 scirocco

well this is a project i started about a year ago when my scirocco decided to have oil pressure issues :ire: it then sat there for a while after i stripped it out and removed engine etc

im planning on going to worthersee for the 2011 show so thought what better excuse to make that my deadline and ...
by nye
Sun May 03, 2009 11:51 am
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: 1.8t scirocco
Replies: 18
Views: 6519

Re: 1.8t scirocco

well im hoping to carry out pretty much all of it myself including the wiring, ill be getting the downpipe made up for me and thats probly it hopefully, im doing it for the experience and something to fill the little spare time i have lol. i know where your coming from with regards to the 16v and ...
by nye
Wed Apr 29, 2009 10:38 am
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: 1.8t scirocco
Replies: 18
Views: 6519

Re: 1.8t scirocco

yes, better of getting it all running and spending the money on that rather than a bigger turbo, cheers for the link mate, is it an easy car to live with? is there any other major issues when fitting the engine that you know of? but most of all would you say its worth the money, time and effort???
by nye
Wed Apr 29, 2009 12:18 am
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: 1.8t scirocco
Replies: 18
Views: 6519

Re: 1.8t scirocco

might settle for 150 to start with until its running then see if any more power is needed. just it would make sense to get manifold and downpipe sorted for new turbo as the downpipes the only part im really planning on not doing myself along with remap obviously. if get any time next week will take ...