Has anyone on here successfully converted the Mk2 Driver into a Digi 8v GTi Im currently converting my 1800 Driver to a Digi GTi. I already have a GTi gearbox in there at the moment... The only part which i think will complicate things for me, will be attaching the Ecu together and connecting the fuel pumps up. If anyone has got any tips, helpful advice to guide me and anything useful which i should take into consideration when carrying this conversion out , it would be much appreciated guys Plus any previous threads which may be helpful would be great... Cheers
Been looking up on this conversion the past month and have gathered most of the parts i need. When i finally decide to add the GTi loom in, am i correct in saying that the whole complete wiring loom isn't needed? By this i mean, can i just get away with just running the loom for the Ecu, fuel pumps,ect ect back to the fusebox, along side the existing wiring for temp and oil pressure. Plus will i have to change the coil too? Any help would be much appreciated. Cheers
From my research, it's just the Gti stuff you have to add. The bits you need to add are: Parts of the loom for F, G1 and G2 plugs on the fusebox Relays number 31, 67, 80(or 167) Richard you may be able to help me, is it fine to use the original carb radiator setup? These are the parts I've collected for mine so far: 8v gti engine with gearbox ISV (as mine didn't come with one) wiring loom for fuel pump and all necessary Gti bits Relays as above lift pump external pump ECU Gti oil filter unit (as engine didnt come with) Airbox pipe that goes from airbox to head New parts such as new clutch (easy while engine is out) and full servicing materials Also for my PAS conversion: PAS Rack UJ Joint PAS pump alu bracket that goes over top of PAS pump hoses reservoir
bloody hell thats a lot of work to end up with 112bhp...... probably why there isn't much on the search... for that amount of hassle you could have an abf in there!!!!
Nahhh alot more work for ABF from a Driver! I'm doing mine as more of a learning project though. Not really after a speed machine
not really, all of the above and then plug in a mk2 k-jet loom and run the abf off that. couple of hours extra work for lots more ponnies....... tis all about learning though, once you have done it it all seems less daunting to attempt something else
That's the idea, hopefully If I can manage this, then there shouldn't be much I can't manage! I picked up the engine really cheap so thought I may as well go ahead with it. Being a scummy student, I'm trying to do this on the cheap.
do you have a full socket set? I would thoroughly recommend the 150pc halfords set. We did half of ours without one just trying to 'make do' and we couldn't believe the difference having an organised set with everything in it made. cuts down on waisted time so much
I don't have a 150pc Halfords set, but I do have my Dad's garage full of decades worth of collected tools He has literally everything. Very handy!! EDIT: Sorry richard, thread hijacking here!
Hi James Mate. Well, as mine is an 1800 Driver, it has the same radiator as an 8v GTi. Not too sure about the 1.6 tbh. EDIT - I just did a search on GSF's website for a 1.6 carb rad, and the product description states that your rad size is a 430mm one, where as the 1800 Carb and GTi have a 525mm one! You could easily find a second hand one on Ebay or in the parts for sale on here for cheap and it should be a direct fit. If not, Gsf sell brand new ones for 46.30
Yea i can see what you mean mate, but as James said above, its a good learning first time experience for us! And no doubt when i get a little board of the engine, i will probably go for something more powerful, but it will do for now.
Thanks for the info, I better get down to the scrappies then! My rad seems the same size as my 1.8 Driver to be honest and I know it's been replaced because it came with the old knackered one in the boot when I bought it. If I'm lucky, they may have fitted the larger sized radiator. So when are you planning on starting your conversion? Mine isn't going to be until July now. I've been stripping every part off the engine, cleaning it up and re-spraying it silver or black
Richard when are you doing this, it's something I'm wanting to do very soon and seeing as you're another West London guy we should put what we know together and get 2 swaps done in one day.
Yea that'd be cool mate Basically, as soon as i get an engine crane hired out, im going to put the engine straight in. Don't mind giving you a hand with yours... Where abouts are you based mate?
Fancy a trip up north to Durham to help me then lads? [] Or I could drive down to London with the gti engine in the boot!
Richard when are you planning to get it done, I can get the engine next week I think and I just need a GTi fuel pump and the back box of the exhaust then I can get it done. When you planning to do it, I'm sure if we had all the tools (I need to get a socket set) I've got a good bit of space for us to do the work.
