1977 Golf 1 GLS project (Betty) [Archive]

Preen59

11-02-2009, 06:59 PM

Hey Cam. Great to see another GLS getting cleaned up!

Quick note.. If you're going to run a fairly standard engine, go for 40DCOE webers, not 45's. Even with the engine i'm building, if it was purely for the street, i'd be using 40's. :)

Antdragonist

12-02-2009, 07:56 AM

nice plans for a nice car mate,
heres couple pics from my gallery if anyone hasnt seen em :)
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=461

Retired

12-02-2009, 07:58 AM

Thanks guys

Thanks for posting the pics Dom haha Your art not mine.

Preeny, why do you reckon 40s over 45s?

Retired

12-02-2009, 11:17 AM

I forgot to mention in my first post, the Riken Turbo wheels are my daily driver wheels, planning on either:

Work Equips
http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/7148/dishhuu2mq7.jpg

or

BBS E30
http://www.bbs-racing-wheels.com/seiten/gif.bilder/e30-14.jpg

wheels for cruising/shows etc etc.

They will be 14x8 with a massive amount of stretch :biggrin:

Preen59

12-02-2009, 07:24 PM

Preeny, why do you reckon 40s over 45s?

More bottom end/early mid range. Better fuel economy. More drivable. It will idle nicer.. It's just better for a street engine. You'll lose a fraction of late mid/top end, but really, how often do you need massive top end grunt in a street car?

You could run 45's and choke them down a heap (If you don't know what i mean by that, ask), but its really only band aiding it. You'll be much happier with a set of 40's over 45's on a 1.8 street engine. If you use 40's and think that it's nosing over a bit early in the rev range (which i doubt you'll find), you can always go say 2mm bigger in the chokes to bump the power up in the RPM range a bit, but of course, that is at the sacrifice of some bottom end (It's all robbing Peter to pay Paul when you're in the ballpark tune wise).

I hope i've made sense there. :)

PS, I really like the BBS E30's. Very old school and would look nice with Florida Blue..

VR6child

12-02-2009, 08:33 PM

Work Equips
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/

or

BBS E30
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/

those wheels are beautiful, especially those equip 03's. i was considering them for my mk3 but they don't come in 5x100. i like build threads so i'm in for this one :)

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13-02-2009, 09:27 AM

More bottom end/early mid range. Better fuel economy. More drivable. It will idle nicer.. It's just better for a street engine. You'll lose a fraction of late mid/top end, but really, how often do you need massive top end grunt in a street car?

You could run 45's and choke them down a heap (If you don't know what i mean by that, ask), but its really only band aiding it. You'll be much happier with a set of 40's over 45's on a 1.8 street engine. If you use 40's and think that it's nosing over a bit early in the rev range (which i doubt you'll find), you can always go say 2mm bigger in the chokes to bump the power up in the RPM range a bit, but of course, that is at the sacrifice of some bottom end (It's all robbing Peter to pay Paul when you're in the ballpark tune wise).

I hope i've made sense there. :)

PS, I really like the BBS E30's. Very old school and would look nice with Florida Blue..

Hi mate, thanks for the info.

Sounds like twin 40s may be a better option then. 16v has enough top end - more than ill need as I am about tourqe.

I want to build a relativly tourqey 16v.

Not into revving the tits off.

What would you recomend in terms of a cam?

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13-02-2009, 09:27 AM

those wheels are beautiful, especially those equip 03's. i was considering them for my mk3 but they don't come in 5x100. i like build threads so i'm in for this one :)

Thanks mate, It wont be a build thread for a while though.

More just 'add little bit here and there' :biggrin:

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13-02-2009, 09:28 AM

sounds sweeet cam would love to see some pics..

brake options alot of the boys here go cordoba boosters and master cylinders and gti brake set ups look through the threads thats the best way

I thought it was mainly mk3 set ups?

I guess they would be similar though?

Jarred

13-02-2009, 09:36 AM

I thought it was mainly mk3 set ups?

I guess they would be similar though?

yea mk 3 an cordy stuff is all pretty similar. Pete Jones did a great write up on it!

Peter Jones

13-02-2009, 09:38 AM

I thought it was mainly mk3 set ups?

I guess they would be similar though?

Same thing.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/b18-1.jpg

Codoba, MK3 and MK1 Boosters.

See here for how I did it.

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=11689

Pete

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13-02-2009, 09:48 AM

yea mk 3 an cordy stuff is all pretty similar. Pete Jones did a great write up on it!

Same thing.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/b18-1.jpg

Codoba, MK3 and MK1 Boosters.

See here for how I did it.

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=11689

Pete

Cheers guys :drinkbeer:

Preen59

13-02-2009, 05:55 PM

Hi mate, thanks for the info.

Sounds like twin 40s may be a better option then. 16v has enough top end - more than ill need as I am about tourqe.

I want to build a relativly tourqey 16v.

Not into revving the tits off.

What would you recomend in terms of a cam?

Twin 40's would be plenty. :)

In terms of cams, no need to go crazy.. In actual fact, if you're after some good torque, you might be better off using the standard cams and purchasing an adjustable cam timing gear.

With an adjustable cam timing gear you could advance the cams a few degrees to move the torque and horsepower band lower. Basically what you want to do is start with a small change and creep it up until you feel you have gained no improvement and move it back to where it was best.

Really, for what you want, the best thing to do would be to get the engine in the car, running, tuned and see how it is. Then you can decide what you want to do from there.

The KR 16v has massive torque for a multi valve engine. It really surprised me just how good down low the standard engine is. They have more torque than an 8v pretty much from idle and are quite impressive.. And i'm talking about what they're like in a Mk2!

I hope that helps.. :)

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16-02-2009, 07:32 PM

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/DSC_0093-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/DSC_0094-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/DSC_0095-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/DSC_0098-1.jpg

Jarred

16-02-2009, 09:30 PM

hmm...

something's missing from this picture....

that's right a car!

hah nah, all good. love all the little bits and pieces!

Preen59

16-02-2009, 09:51 PM

That's a great selection of parts there, cam! Very nice! :)

I like those Rikens too.

madglf3

16-02-2009, 10:01 PM

Beautiful wheels mate, they should look great on the Mk1. I can't wait to see what this project becomes when you get stuck into it. I'll be following with great interest indeed, I'd like to do this kind of thing some day.

Golf Houso

16-02-2009, 10:04 PM

I'm looking forward to seeing how this turns out Cameron, those wheels are just fantastic keep it up!

Mrk_Mickey

16-02-2009, 11:17 PM

:eek: YUMMY WHEELS!!!

But I still like those works you posted up earlier hahah...

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17-02-2009, 08:34 AM

Jarred

17-02-2009, 08:39 AM

Thanks guys, I am still waiting on my early GTI steering wheel from the father land.

Have some other stuff but couldent be arsed getting it out and cleaned for the pics.

Question: how hard is it to install central locking in a mk1? Those exterior door handles are from a 4dr because I want to de-lock the mk1.

pretty easy. Stu had remote central in his mk 1 2 door, and also had no locks.

He got a kit off ebay that comes with the brackets and all the solenoids & wiring [and instructions]. and then you just pop it all in with a few screws.

So, not too hard at all.

WABIT

17-02-2009, 08:57 AM

pretty easy. Stu had remote central in his mk 1 2 door, and also had no locks.

He got a kit off ebay that comes with the brackets and all the solenoids & wiring [and instructions]. and then you just pop it all in with a few screws.

So, not too hard at all.

have u done one before? how do you know its not too hard at all......it takes about half a day to do one.....

dom

Jarred

17-02-2009, 09:22 AM

have u done one before? how do you know its not too hard at all......it takes about half a day to do one.....

dom

cause I've got a kit sitting in the back of my audi. and saw stu install one on his car..... The kits [off ebay at least] are fairly straight forward.

Half a day if you know what you were doing. I personally would set like most of a day apart to do it. but that's just me.

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17-02-2009, 09:40 AM

I would need 3 days then.. and a few 6 packs of south australias finest drop.

Preen59

17-02-2009, 04:16 PM

I would need 3 days then.. and a few 6 packs of south australias finest drop.

Looking for a hadn eh?

Get a carton of cruisers and stu will come round and do it for you.. :biggrin:

Jarred

17-02-2009, 04:39 PM

Looking for a hadn eh?

Get a carton of cruisers and stu will come round and do it for you.. :biggrin:

hahah and he's not even joking!

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17-02-2009, 05:20 PM

Looking for a hadn eh?

Get a carton of cruisers and stu will come round and do it for you.. :biggrin:

haha nah, I mean a few 6 packs for me. Coopers is the way.

I thought you had to be 18 to drink? Or did they lower the drinking age to 12?

Preen59

17-02-2009, 05:32 PM

haha nah, I mean a few 6 packs for me. Coopers is the way.

I thought you had to be 18 to drink? Or did they lower the drinking age to 12?

Hahahahaha! That's solid. :biggrin:

Good luck with it.. I'm not really into fitting central locking into early cars.. But that's just me.. :)

Retired

17-02-2009, 06:38 PM

Hahahahaha! That's solid. :biggrin:

Good luck with it.. I'm not really into fitting central locking into early cars.. But that's just me.. :)

I have had my mk1's broken into enough times so yeah, this time no locks to break into :biggrin:

Preen59

17-02-2009, 06:45 PM

I have had my mk1's broken into enough times so yeah, this time no locks to break into :biggrin:

Haha, righto fair enough.

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02-03-2009, 01:06 PM

So I got Betty over the weekend, happy as a pig in mud.

Got home last night after the spirit of tas being 2 and a half hours late, stayed up until 2am installing my bits, tonight the springs get chopped a bit and soem more parts go on.

Ill have pics up prob tomorrow :)

DubSteve

02-03-2009, 01:34 PM

Nice work Cam looks can't wait for the pics :)

KI11Z

02-03-2009, 01:39 PM

WOW! awsome wheel collection!!!!!! i'm def diggin the equips :eek: pics up asaps :biggrin:

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02-03-2009, 02:32 PM

no no, I WANT the equips and the BBS E30s... I only own the Riken Turbos. haha I wish I owned all of them

Steve, hopefully ill get the pics up tomorrow tongiht unless Dom takes some and puts them up tonight.

I got it washed at lunch time so no more possum guts (long story) and mossies/flys

DubSteve

03-03-2009, 08:39 AM

we Want Pictars!!!

Jarred

03-03-2009, 10:32 AM

I happened to see Cam's new car today! damn it's good.

it should look pretty good on wednesday! hah

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03-03-2009, 11:57 AM

Thanks mate, she is a bit of alright!

Don't worry Steve, pics will be up tonight, Dom and I went nuts last night with the camera and doing little things to it until 2am.

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03-03-2009, 10:47 PM

It was love at first sight....
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/DSC_0043-1.jpg

Meeting up with Benny
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/DSC_0052-1.jpg

The morning after
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/DSC_0100-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/DSC_0101-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/DSC_0113-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/DSC_0127-1.jpg

Trying to 'borrow' some internet
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/DSC_0165-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/DSC_0071-1.jpg

Saying good bye to Dom
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/DSC_0198-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/DSC_0206-1.jpg

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03-03-2009, 10:50 PM

Waiting to board the spirit of tassie

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/DSC_0210-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/DSC_0222-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/DSC_0223-1.jpg
One of the first off! Thank god :brutal:

Now for some of the cars I saw while in Tassie

Beaut Mk2 Escort
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/DSC_0164-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/DSC_0159-1.jpg

HSV W427
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/DSC_0148-1.jpg

New GT3 and R34 GTR N1 Nur getting off the Spirit
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/DSC_0217-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/DSC_0219-1.jpg

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03-03-2009, 10:57 PM

Meeting up with Dom last night

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/DSC_0237-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/DSC_0251-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/DSC_0254-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/DSC_0255-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/DSC_0275-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/DSC_0214-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/DSC_0292-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/DSC_0282-1.jpg

Ollie approves :drinkbeer:
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/DSC_0276-1.jpg

16v_kid

04-03-2009, 06:19 AM

Very nice mk1 mate.

Im very pleased with this car.

All the best with the rest of the build.

Cant wait to see what it will look like.

cheers buddy.

Gordan

OEM G60

04-03-2009, 06:51 AM

Awesome pics mate, good to meet you the other night too.

Your Mk1 looks lovely and solid, looking forward to seeing a few more mods done to it.

*EDIT* Man i've gotta say i LOVE all of your wheel choices, perfect!! No prizes for guessing which ones i'd be going for though :) Awesome, i'll be keeping an eye on this one....

Matt

DubSteve

04-03-2009, 08:27 AM

Very nice Cam love the look of this :)

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04-03-2009, 09:40 AM

Thanks guys!

Good to meet you too Matt. You coming around again tonight?

We will be making her a leeeeeeeeeeetle bit lower tonight :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

Dom cracked up laughing when I pulled up the other night, his mum got fully confused as well. They are almost identicle cars except for my yellow is slightly darker and my interior is a bit faded

DubSteve

04-03-2009, 10:34 AM

How you planning on lowering it Cam?

velly_16v_cab

04-03-2009, 10:59 AM

the pics with doms mk1 looks great....thats a sexy mk1 you have! :biggrin::bowdown:

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04-03-2009, 11:13 AM

Thanks mate.

Steve, ill be swapping the chopped springs that Dom has in his Wabit for now until I can afford some Weitecs. This way when I go for roadworthy I can just swap the stockies back in

Whubbsie

04-03-2009, 11:17 AM

so jealous mate looks amazing :bowdown:.

Side note my dogs name is Ollie too though my dog doesn't look as friendly and isn't allowed near any cars. (she thinks everything is a chew toy... hell i've seen her eat a terra-cotta pot and chew a set of metal bbq tongs flat)

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04-03-2009, 11:23 AM

haha your dog sounds awesome, Ollie tried to chew my sills the other night, you are not alone!

Thanks for the kind words mate

DubSteve

04-03-2009, 11:25 AM

Hahaha

Whats with mk1's and dogs?

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/01/S7301141-1.jpg

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04-03-2009, 11:26 AM

Hahaha

Whats with mk1's and dogs?

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/01/S7301141-1.jpg

Yeah, they just seem to go hand in hand.

Ollie loves the mk1 way more than the Jazz, he can actually see out the windows :biggrin:

Also, he tells me the seats are more comfy and spongey

DubSteve

04-03-2009, 11:28 AM

Same with this little one, except when the roof is open you need to hold her other wise she wants to play jump the car!

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04-03-2009, 11:29 AM

Same with this little one, except when the roof is open you need to hold her other wise she wants to play jump the car!
haha Yeah, I freak out with the massively long windows in the Mk1 that he will slip out. Atleast when he is a full grown Cocker he wont slip through NOTHING!!!

I do want to say a massive THANK YOU though to Dom and Benny for the mad hospitality :drinkbeer::drinkbeer::drinkbeer::drinkbeer: while I was down in Tassie. Also to Andrew and Ed C for a good chat and parts :vw:

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04-03-2009, 01:24 PM

I have just received word that my headlights arrived in the mail today! WOO

UPDATE: Opened them up now and turns out they are inpro lights, score !

86gti

04-03-2009, 07:02 PM

haha Yeah, I freak out with the massively long windows in the Mk1 that he will slip out. Atleast when he is a full grown Cocker he wont slip through NOTHING!!!

I do want to say a massive THANK YOU though to Dom and Benny for the mad hospitality :drinkbeer::drinkbeer::drinkbeer::drinkbeer: while I was down in Tassie. Also to Andrew and Ed C for a good chat and parts :vw:

No probs.....Give yaself some more time next trip!! lol

86gti

04-03-2009, 07:06 PM

Waiting to board the spirit of tassie

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/DSC_0210-1.jpg

Were those all tasmanians or mainlanders leaving???
All good either way!!! Bugger off, Tasmania's full!!!! LOLZERS

tassie_euro_mk1

04-03-2009, 07:15 PM

great stuff Cam. bummer i missed ya while you were down here. would of been good to meet ya and sink a few :drinkbeer: with dom and benny.

Thats a sweet little mk1 for sure. ill miss seeing it up the road. ahh well good thing. Dom has way too many mk1's anyway :)

Cant wait to see what this little beastie will look like once you have attacked it

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04-03-2009, 07:24 PM

We drove past your house mate haha.

Benny, it was a good mix really

Preen59

04-03-2009, 07:35 PM

Congratulations on finally picking the car up man. Looks like a good solid sled. :)

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04-03-2009, 11:31 PM

Thanks mate :)

gtimk5

05-03-2009, 06:29 AM

Was great to meet you too Cam, all the best with the car mate.
I will shoot off a pm with some pics as soon as I get a chance as well. Recession???? Wish it would slow down a bit at work!!! :biggrin:
Andrew :)

99gti

05-03-2009, 06:48 AM

Hahaha

Whats with mk1's and dogs?

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/01/S7301141-1.jpg

That aint a dog, thats a toe warmer.... lol :wasntme:

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05-03-2009, 10:26 AM

Thanks Andrew, no rush with the pics mate I know you are a busy bloke, I still havent broken the news to Sam. She is sick at the moment and I am looking after her, maybe I can get the news in now? "so, I have been a great fiance looking after you and all... I am buying a parts car but I love you!!! Want some warm soup?" hmmm could work. Maybe she wont even notice :biggrin:

Spyda

05-03-2009, 10:41 AM

That aint a dog, thats a toe warmer.... lol :wasntme:

I was going to say its a cat.:nana:

Where the batteries included?

DubSteve

05-03-2009, 12:01 PM

That aint a dog, thats a toe warmer.... lol :wasntme:

Haha yeah shes good for that :D

Preen59

05-03-2009, 06:46 PM

That aint a dog, thats a toe warmer.... lol :wasntme:

You mean a walking slipper.... :biggrin:

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09-03-2009, 07:41 PM

So I bought this today:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270352169805

Now on the shopping list:

http://www.rsjparts.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=351&osCsid=0a48c2189dbca94d0b66e311e3e5383d
http://www.rsjparts.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=353&osCsid=0a48c2189dbca94d0b66e311e3e5383d
http://www.rsjparts.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=360&osCsid=0a48c2189dbca94d0b66e311e3e5383d

Will be good for the Heron me thinks :driver:

I also installed the new headlights on Saturday and cleaned out a whole bunch of dirt and grime from the last however long out of the front end. Fixed the issue with the alternator which was really just a cable not connected properly. I love this car :biggrin:

Unfortunately, due to rain the springs were not chopped/changed out so she is still a 4x4 but hopefully not for too much longer.

walshydub

15-03-2009, 04:28 PM

Its all coming along nicely mate.

Got the wheels on yet?

walshydub

15-03-2009, 04:32 PM

just remembered have you seen these guys for parts?

http://www.golfmk1.co.uk/

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16-03-2009, 08:10 PM

Hey mate, not yet. Have seen that site, lots of good little rare bits and peices. Tyres will come in a few months when we move :biggrin:

Lorenz

01-04-2009, 04:04 PM

Very nice MK1 Cam, looks neat as and paints in wicked nick for such an old car.

Rikens look great, Ill get back to you soon ;)

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01-04-2009, 04:11 PM

Thanks mate, sounds good :biggrin:

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02-04-2009, 03:32 PM

So I have pretty much scrapped the 16v idea.. I am still going to run a Heron on K-Jet but with a bit of a difference... :biggrin:

Its a secret for now and no one bar me knows about it but let me tell you this, it will create some controversy and will not be to everyones taste but at the end of the day, its my car and I am building it for myself :drinkbeer:

Jarred

02-04-2009, 03:34 PM

how different do you wanna get??

herron 1.6 is pretty diff as it is I reckon.

DubSteve

02-04-2009, 03:55 PM

I hear a callaway engine in the midst :D

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02-04-2009, 04:28 PM

I hear a callaway engine in the midst :D

Close but no cigar :nana:

You been stalking me on vortex or something hahaha

DubSteve

02-04-2009, 05:14 PM

Close but no cigar :nana:

You been stalking me on vortex or something hahaha

Hahahaha no I was reading the mk1 thread today on the callaway turbo NIOOCE!!!

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02-04-2009, 05:25 PM

hahah sure sure.. nah seriously, that looked like it would have been a good build, he is selling that whole kit for 2k USD.

I am buying one callaway product ;)

Jarred

02-04-2009, 05:35 PM

hahah sure sure.. nah seriously, that looked like it would have been a good build, he is selling that whole kit for 2k USD.

I am buying one callaway product ;)

i know what it is....

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02-04-2009, 05:35 PM

i know what it is....

Now you are stalking me. :nana:

Mums the word k ;)

DubSteve

02-04-2009, 06:29 PM

Yay for Callaway :D

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03-04-2009, 04:43 PM

Ok, so I am not going to hide it, its pointless and I want to talk about it and get advice. The plan is still to buy Andrews cabby GLI which means 1.6 Heron motor as well as all GTI running gear.

I will be swapping over the Heron (with K-Jet), GTI Brakes, Koni front suspension (Weitecs coming when I can afford them), GTI Sway bars, Cabby fuel tank and 5sp box (will probably swap for a diesel 4sp at some stage as I am told these are better and stronger?).

Anyway, the plan is turbo charge the Heron motor still running on K-Jetronic so we will see how that goes, so far I have been told its either relatively straight forward or rather impossible to get right and right now I am trying to do some research as to which is correct. I would love it running on K-Jetronic as I would like to keep the car as period as possible. I am in the middle of purchasing Mahle 8.5:1 pistons from the states so these should drop the compression right down to allow for decent boost. I am considering a callaway turbo kit but unsure if these run on K-Jet... silly question, is CIS the same as K-Jet?

Water Boy

03-04-2009, 07:29 PM

Maybe some of the guys on Club GTI know about Turbo and Kjet!

Jarred

03-04-2009, 09:46 PM

Tim will be able to tell you everything about turboing a Kjet you'll ever need to know.

there was a thread on here that he wrote up that had all the basic info, have a search for that.

roccodingo

03-04-2009, 09:58 PM

K jet ( K jetronic ) is the same as CIS ( Continuous injection system ??)

Pete Jones posted this link some time ago, be a good read for you if you have not yet read it ( or similar )

http://www.auto-solve.com/mech_inj.htm

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04-04-2009, 12:45 AM

Hey Jarred, I have spoken to Tim already and gotten some good advice, cheers mate. I will look up that thread because I remember there was some good info amongst all the BS.

Grant, thanks for the link and for answering my question, I thought they were the same but was not sure. I will now look into callaway turbo kit's :biggrin:

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05-04-2009, 01:42 AM

So after doing some research, it does not look like it will be too hard to do this. Callaway turbo kits are designed to run on CIS. CIS is the same as K-Jetronic... therefor... Callaway kit on Heron motor = FUN TIME.

Can someone please confirm that standard compression on the Heron is 9.5:1?

Thanks

roccodingo

05-04-2009, 01:02 PM

1600 EG code engine ( GTI heron head) is 9.5 :1 compression from the factory.

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05-04-2009, 07:37 PM

Well, today I test fitted the Riken Turbos. 20mm spacers on the front is too much (Don't get me wrong, I love poke but I need to actually drive this car.. :()

20mm on the rear is not enough, I think 25mm rear and 15mm front will be perfect.

Now for pics

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/04/DSC_0016-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/04/DSC_0018-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/04/DSC_0010-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/04/DSC_0021-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/04/DSC_0001-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/04/DSC_0002-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/04/DSC_0006-1.jpg

My new roof racks
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/04/DSC_00711-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/04/DSC_0068-1.jpg

anarchycamp

05-04-2009, 07:39 PM

those turbos are awesome. always liked that rim. suits Mk1 to a tee.

Get rid of that crap in the back window though ;) Chelsea boy here. :D

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05-04-2009, 07:49 PM

pfft you got no chance mate haha

Whubbsie

06-04-2009, 10:13 AM

ahhh so thats were Dom's roof rack went!

Going to look sweet with the turbos on.

want to sell me your steelies once you get the turbos on?

Jarred

06-04-2009, 10:20 AM

Rikens look the shiz cam. really suit the colour & 2 door shape.

16v_kid

06-04-2009, 10:32 AM

looking good mate,

keep it up.

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06-04-2009, 10:44 AM

Hi mate, the steelies arent mine, they are Dom's.

I am just borrowing them as I don't like the wheels my car came with haha

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09-04-2009, 01:21 AM

So, it saddens me to tell you all that I have decided to drop my plans for a turbo Heron for this car. After doing research and looking at UK classifieds, I have decided to lower this car on some HotTunning coilovers and put tyres on the Rikens and leave it at that.

I guesstimated that the heron conversion would cost in excess of 5-6k including the parts car, that 5-6k will almost import me a Mk1 GTI from the UK or a nice example in Australia and thats what I really want. This way Sam can share Mk1 ownership with me as she loves Mk1s but can't drive manuals.

Cheers