Retro Pug 0 1 Cars Posted March 27, 2008 I'm the very proud owner of a 88k GTI6 engine loom, bear box, and ECU. I'm currently running a very standard 1991 1.6 GTI and this will be my first engine conversion. I’ve tried a lot of searches but I’m not really finding all I need to know, so I’ve listed some questions below…. 1. If I change to 1.9 driveshafts to fit better brakes will these fit my existing gear box? 2. Will my gear box simply bolt on to the GTI6 engine. 3. How do I unlock my ECU as its not in a car? 4. Do I need to get it remapped when using a cone filter? / Is this possible? 5. Whats all this about shorter engine mounts, extended mounts and re-angled exhaust manifolds? 6. Can I use my existing suspension (Bilstein) with uprated spings? 7. Are my new rear drums and shoes up to the job if I fit GTI6 / 4pot brakes to the front? 8. Do I need an oil cooler? 9. As an aside how long does this sort of conversion take to complete? Apologies for all the questions!! I’m trying to source any parts I may need prior to starting the build and gain as much knowledge as possible along the way. I want the car to be a useable daily drive, a bit of a sleeper rather than a track car. I don’t think I have bitten off more than I can chew, (and by that I largely mean my mate who is an engineer) but I do need a bit of guidance from some guys in the know…. Many thanks again, and apologies If I’m asking stupid questions! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackherer 543 Posted March 27, 2008 1 yes 2 yes 3 you need to send it to someone like the ecu doctor 4 no you dont need to remap it 5 you need to search and read to fully understand the issues, its all been posted before 6 yes 7 yes 8 only if you take it on track really 9 that depends on you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edp 67 3 Cars Posted March 27, 2008 Read this, it helped loads http://forum.205gtidrivers.com/index.php?s...c=83281&hl= Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retro Pug 0 1 Cars Posted March 27, 2008 Thanks guys, much appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spiky 37 Posted March 28, 2008 i had altered my lower mount, but put it back last week ( but only as i thought it was causing me a knock) exteneding between 0-10mm will cause you no issues jsut helps the angle the exhaust runs at i have lowered my engine using a mk2 rs 2000 escort engine mount, see my sig for my build if you want a working rev counter send me a pm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
