1983 Volkswagen MK1 Golf 1.8 20v turbo

This car is still part of my collection today. It’s a 1983 VW MK1 Golf. Originally a 1.3 litre with about 50 bhp. Last summer I swapped it for a 1.8 20v turbo engine from a MK4 Golf GTI. Together with a front mount intercooler, full 3 inch stainless steel exhaust system and an modified intake, it should be making about 170 bhp now. Next step is a remap, taking it well over 200… Should be fun!

Spec list:

Engine:

  • 1.8 20v Turbo engine (AGU)
  • Front mount intercooler
  • Modified intake
  • 3-inch supersprint stainless steel exhaust

Brakes:

  • Front: 280mm MK2 G60 vented discs
  • Rear: Disc brake conversion, Ibiza Cupra disc brakes

Suspension:

  • Supersport Coilovers
  • Uprated swaybars

Wheels & Tyres

Road

  • 15x7 Melber Mahle wheels
  • 195/45/15 Toyo proxes tyres

Track

  • 15x7 RH classic wheels
  • 196/50/15 Federal 595 Semi Slick tyres

Interior:

  • Full rollcage
  • Sparco deepdish steeringwheel
  • König bucketseats
  • Battery in the back
  • backseat delete

Exterior:

  • GTI Front lip
    -BBS Spoiler

Trackmode

Roadmode

Nurburgring Olditmer GP trip 2014

A local MK1 meet in 2015

Put in my place by a 918

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Comments

Anonymous

Dude this is hot

01/11/2016 - 02:07 |
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D. Meisner

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Thanks!

01/11/2016 - 08:22 |
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Bence Kurucsai

It’s looks beautiful congratulation. :) How long did you had it?

01/11/2016 - 06:07 |
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Thanks! I’ve had it for about 1,5 years now. Planning to keep it as long as I live though!

01/11/2016 - 08:23 |
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Ilias J.

Hele mooie !

01/11/2016 - 07:10 |
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Dankje! Ik ben er zelf ook erg trots op!

01/11/2016 - 08:24 |
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Liam Devonport

Amazing, love it!

01/11/2016 - 09:22 |
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Thanks, me too!

01/11/2016 - 09:31 |
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Mariuch

Ultimate respect from me to you for creating this beast. :D So cooool.

01/11/2016 - 11:21 |
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Thanks! Means a lot!

01/11/2016 - 11:26 |
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Anonymous

Some engine bay pics? and what gearbox?

01/11/2016 - 11:33 |
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D. Meisner

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

I’m sure I can find some. Will add them this week. I am using a 020 2Y gearbox from a mk2 gti.

01/11/2016 - 11:37 |
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Freddie Quayle

I’ve thought about swapping the same engine into my polo. It has been suggested by many forums. I just need the money, I’m 19 and still a student. One day it might happen
.

01/11/2016 - 18:54 |
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I’m only a few years older and also still a student. If you make a list of the parts you are gonna need and search for them carefully. It doesn’t have to be so expensive. I can help you find some parts for pretty good prices. Just ask!

01/11/2016 - 19:00 |
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Anonymous

Awesome! Heb heel lang naar een golf 1 gekeken, maar ben uiteindelijk toch voor een mx5 mk1 gegaan. (zie mijn pagina). Als dit blokje, wat inmiddels 2,5 ton heeft gelopen, opraakt, ga ik er ook iets bijzonders mee doen. Uit welke regio kom je?

01/13/2016 - 18:38 |
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D. Meisner

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Dankje! Ben ook op zoek geweest naar een mx5, maar ik ben bijna 2 meter lang. Dan is een mx5 niet optimaal. Zie dat je bij ziptuning werkt! Doen jullie ook op maat tunen? De golf moet nog!

Kom uit Oost-Groningen trouwens, ver van de meeste Nederlanders op CT.

01/13/2016 - 21:34 |
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Ellie Kuik

Moooooi!!!

01/15/2016 - 09:45 |
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Dankjewel, haha!

01/15/2016 - 10:51 |
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