MK1 Golf 16v Bike carbed build thread

ibiza_95 · Oct 9, 2009

Well... since the departure of tonys Golf, i decided to buy one and do exactly the same as him and put a 2l 16v in it on bike carbs

Got the car for a tidy sum and then me and Danny Guthrie set to work on transforming her...

Pics of the car before the conversion:

ibiza_95 · Oct 9, 2009

Engine on its way out:

Photo for reference:

Almost out:

Cleaning the engine bay:

At home for the night:

The ZX9R Bike carbs:

Inlet manifold being made:

ibiza_95 · Oct 9, 2009

Jig to get the angles right on the runners

And finally all tacked up:

New engine:

Inlet manifold all made up with hoses and joiners complete:

ibiza_95 · Oct 9, 2009

Adapter to suit car throttle cable, with adjustment

R1 Fuel pump with built in regulator:

Also have the Tee for the fuel line, and the fuel lines themselves

Cupra_Jay · Oct 9, 2009

very interesting build mate!!

what sort of figures are you expecting? get a video of it up when its all done. im interested to hear what it sounds like!

crezz · Oct 9, 2009

this is what its about sunshine..lose the quad headlight tho...oh and maybe sell me those wheels! haha..this is just what i was swaying towards for the caddy

Damoegan · Oct 9, 2009

Looking good mate

suj · Oct 9, 2009

lovely mate, the bike carbs look more complicated now in this thread!
omg that is my ideal mk1 golf mate, looks the mutts nuts!

Fl@pper · Oct 9, 2009

way too clever

what ever happened to chalk and bog rolls huh >?

perfect for the mk1 and a cleaner engine bay too i bet - mmmm

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just a tip

while it's off and easier to do - slide the hose clips so they sit underneath - will look tidier in the end all smooth

warren_cox · Oct 9, 2009

nice build mate. I adore the Mk1 Golf. One day I have got to get another one for old times sakes.

cupra.al · Oct 9, 2009

car looks like a really clean example and a fun project.
are the carbs going to be re jetted with a dyno jet kit atall out of intrest?

Toxic · Oct 9, 2009

looking good!

Robbie C · Oct 9, 2009

Nice

ibiza_95 · Oct 10, 2009

Thanks everyone... good to see a few interested in my little project, must say the old timers walking past the garage like a good chat about it, being so old and everything

Fl@pper said:
way too clever what ever happened to chalk and bog rolls huh >?

perfect for the mk1 and a cleaner engine bay too i bet - mmmm
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just a tip
while it's off and easier to do - slide the hose clips so they sit underneath - will look tidier in the end all smooth

haha... 9th photo up from the bottom... building the manifold... that there is pure toilet role and masking tape construction

cupra.al said:
car looks like a really clean example and a fun project.
are the carbs going to be re jetted with a dyno jet kit atall out of intrest?

Not sure what this means tbh, but they are getting new jets to suit the car engine... think im going for 180 jets for the initial run... whether or not they get changed once rolling roaded im not sure

Willie · Oct 10, 2009

Nice project there
I've got a mate doing the same but for a track car.
Hows the body work, floor and chassis rails?
I'm not too sure about the wheels and the down and out stance but suppose its down with the kids to do that.
This going to be a track or road car?

hughes86 · Oct 10, 2009

looks good mate. will look forward to reading the rest of the thread

Gooner_Mike · Oct 10, 2009

Looks like the car was mint when you picked it up. Good project with the engine work too... will be keeping an eye on this one! Good luck buddy.

ibiza_95 · Oct 14, 2009

update*

Engine is all spangly now, all cleaned up and degreased which took a very long time, but well worth it... most of the time was getting the rusty metal back to clean stuff

oh and yes i do realise the rocker cover isnt done, but thats going to get powder coated along with a few more bits

Also had to fabricate an alternator mounting bracket

and tensioning mechanism

And all the mounting points etc cleaned up and painted

seat_rich · Oct 14, 2009

I love reading these kind of threads!

One thing (alright, lots) of things I don't understand ; what's the benefit of fitting bike carbs to the engine?

suj · Oct 14, 2009

looking lovely mate!
can't wait to hear this when finished mate!

RazzleUltra said:
I love reading these kind of threads!

One thing (alright, lots) of things I don't understand ; what's the benefit of fitting bike carbs to the engine?

if you look at the original inlet, you can see where the throttle body is located (on the left) and when open there is "x" amount of pressure, but then this is then split into 4 (each cylinder) so then it's "x/4" per cylinder

but as the bike carbs won't do this, so has better pressures (well bigger) so can add alot of power (for a N/A car)

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