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Mk2 Golf GTI Backbox

Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 1:23 pm
by dezshearer
The mark2 golf gti backbox has a lovely chrome twin pipe, and they're £50 quid new.

I know they won't fit straight on to my '88 1.6 GT but would i be right in thinking that it could be made to fit? ... they're a similar shape arn't they? A bit of cutting and welding would do wonders? Or should i not waste my time and money?

Re: Mk2 Golf GTI Backbox

Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 1:30 pm
by bensspares
it will fit but you will have to make it,lots of cutting and repositioning hangers and the pipe work may or will need extending..my advice dont bother fit 1 thats meant for the car.

Re: Mk2 Golf GTI Backbox

Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 1:54 pm
by dezshearer
Cheers, if i could get my hands on an old scrap one, it might be easier to decide. I'm not worried about the cutting/welding really, and have an old jetta system lying about if i need more pipe.

Re: Mk2 Golf GTI Backbox

Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 4:51 pm
by markh
The hangers are the same, but the pipework will definately need tweeking.

Re: Mk2 Golf GTI Backbox

Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2010 4:32 pm
by COVDUBS
Its not that difficult TBH. I've got a mk2 gti exhaust from the downpipe back and it only really needed a short extension and a reducer adding between the centre box and downpipe and a hanger welding on the backbox. Fits good, no leaks or rubbing etc.

Re: Mk2 Golf GTI Backbox

Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 7:36 pm
by dezshearer
Fits well, bit of cutting and welding needed. Cheaper than a jetex tho.

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