PROJECT: MK2 16V CARB DIET

volkswagen golf 16v carb build

I Purchased this 1991 golf with 78000km original km which had been sitting in a garage for 10yrs. it made for a perfect base to convert the lonely 1.8 8V with 90hp to a stout 2.0 16v high compression 16v with weber 45s.

the build started with the motor and has now become a full mechanical restoration with every moving part either being replaced, coated and or upgraded. below is a full list of upgrades currently completed on the car. im sure im forgetting a few things but it hasn’t been completed just yet so the list will continue to grow ….

engine specs:

2.0 16v 9a engine complete teardown and rebuild
fully refinished head and block
weisco 11.1 high compression forged pistons
head fully rebuilt, ported and polished
full techtonics 298 cams, TT HD springs, titanium retainers, valves, HD lifters
iabed full billet serpentine belt conversion
autotech adjustable cam gear
iabed billet block off plate conversion
brand new upper and lower NOS timing belt covers refinished
wrinkle finished 16v valve cover
custom billet thermostatic oil filter housing with a B & M external oil cooler
brand new ECS tuning black anodized catch can
brand new zinc coated nuts and bolts for every engine and suspension components
brand new oil pump and oil pan baffle
mds 6al-2 ignition
brand new weber 45 carbs with custom filters
custom throttle cable linkage
new digi fiz mini gauges
brand new bosch G60 starter
TT heavy duty front and rear motor mounts
all new AN fittings for fuel lines with all new braided fuel lines
billet water pump pulley
New billet crank pulley
all new belts and accessories

Transmission:

o2J hydraulic transmission conversion from a factory o2o transmission
fully refinished transmission case, transmission mounts etc..
brand new g60 lightweight flywheel with a vr6 heavy duty clutch pressure plate
new vf engineering mk4 transmission HD mount
replaced all transmission seals fresh fuchs trans oil
brand new shift linkage parts including 42 draft designs billet bushings and techtonics short shifter
custom zinc coated transmission arm
brand new OE clutch master & slave cylinder
New clutch fork
16v passat pedal box conversion

braking:

refinished spindles powerdercoated black
new hubs and bearings installed
momentum motorparts custom 11.1″ willwood brake kit,
new willwood calipers, pads, and braided brake lines
new g60 brake master cylinder 22mm
completely restored brake booster
full rear eurosport mk4 disc conversion everything brand new/spindles,hubs,bearings,pads,slotted rotters, braided brake lines
brand new e brake cables

exhaust:

brand new europosrt header ceramic coated
custom 3 piece 2 1/4 stainless exhaust with borla muffler
v-band clamps

body & interior:

fully restored engine bay done right. 100+ hours to prep bay for paint
full wire tuck
1991 4 door golf with 80000km
vintage 3 spoke scirocco steering wheel
full OE stock interior in mint condition
digifiz mini oil temp, oil pressure, and voltmeter custom gauges.
full mk4 shift tower conversion with golf ball gti shifter
full OE 16v quad headlight conversion with a brand new rad support and a NOS 16v GTI grill with red stripe
OE NOS hella headlight setup