I just picked up this MK3 Golf to replace the mustang, it has the 2.0 8 valve completely bone stock with exception of the stereo. I'm not even sure where to start on it, i have no experience with the 2.0 8v. I'm thinkin a Techtonics cam, a decent exhaust (not a ricer one) maybe a Borla, CAI, some nice rims, and some springs, struts, and strut tower bars. What do you guys recommend?
"It Doesn't Matter, It Has VTEC"
"The #3 rod end cap came off, and was sitting in the pan. The rod was whacking around like a 13 yr old with a Victoria's Secret catalog."
"It takes a few seconds to get to holy-sh!t, but oh-my-god comes up pretty fast."
I like to start with handling wheels/tires, and a cup kit. maybe some sway bars. then an exhaust, maybe a TT w/a borla then intake, cam and chip. There are a million ways to go about it. You could also build a parts list and watch for bargains (on craigslist and vortex) on parts you know you want. Anyway you go about you will enjoy every upgrade
Not trying to be a debbie downer, but you can't do much with the 2.0, but a chip/cam/exhaust would pep it up a bit - maybe add 20hp. Best thing to do would be to take that cash and go with a decent suspension setup and drop in a K&N filter and throw on a set of nice wheels. Good thing is that little ABA will run forever and require little or no maintenance if you treat it right.
Neuspeed makes a charger for the MKIII - now that would add about 50hp and be much less maintenance and tuning than a turbo. Just throwing it out there.
MikeWire wrote:Neuspeed makes a charger for the MKIII - now that would add about 50hp and be much less maintenance and tuning than a turbo. Just throwing it out there.
Or.. I think a 16v swap is more cost effective. lol.
