1996 MK3 Golf GTi 20vt Daily

[givesyouwings]

HI all, 

New on here so thought I'd introduce myself by showing you my daily. 

Its a LC9Z Colour Concept GTi. 

Engine: 
- AGU 150
- OEM management
- KO3s hybrid
- Powerflow 3" turbo back with middle resonator and back box delete
- FMIC
- Shallow sump converted with steel bottom (What a hassle obtaining everything needed)

I have a rolling road print out somewhere, its 180bhp with a considerable torque curve. 

Transmission:
- Mk4 02j (5th gear is too short, by miles)
- G60 Flywheel 
- Uprated VR6 clutch and pressure plate.
- All but 1 cv's fell apart on me when replacing clutch and flywheel, so they're new.

Suspension and brakes:
- FK Ak coilovers 
- TT 312mm front brakes
- GTI rear discs 

Probably the nicest interior in a vehicle that i have owned. 
My plan was to sacrifice the running gear into a mk2 golf which I have since sold, but on the journey home I persuaded myself to use it daily. 

Ill stop blabbing and here is some photos. 







I also have an e30 touring which I'm in the process of turbo'ing and M20 ill get some pics of that up later. 

It will probably die a death into a mk2 eventually, or ill try to sell it as I will be requiring a transporter in the near future. 

Cheers for looking!

[givesyouwings]

[Marc]

Stealthy looking!

[Davey]

Is that boost gauge moulded into the vent!? That looks awesome, infact the whole car looks pretty great.

[givesyouwings]

Jan 21, 2017 11:24:23 GMT Davey said:

Is that boost gauge moulded into the vent!? That looks awesome, infact the whole car looks pretty great.

Thanks!

Yeah its moulded, eBay job.

[underhauled]

Nice work. A refreshing change from all the mark ones and two's with the conversion done. Speaking as a mark two 20VT owner. 180bhp would be quite enjoyable in that I'd say. Have you thought about a diesel box? I've one lined up for mine to improve motorway cruising.

[givesyouwings]

Jan 21, 2017 21:27:10 GMT underhauled said:

Nice work. A refreshing change from all the mark ones and two's with the conversion done. Speaking as a mark two 20VT owner. 180bhp would be quite enjoyable in that I'd say. Have you thought about a diesel box? I've one lined up for mine to improve motorway cruising.

I had an AHU tdi in my mk2 golf and no matter what i did with the bushings or cables i could never get a solid curse word out of it, I think if you're playing around with a 20vt, a sloppy gearshift will completely ruin the car! 

I hear 5th gear can be replaced for a longer ratio, but its not critical currently. 

As for it being enjoyable, everything (well most) can benefit from more power, but it can be fun as it is.