Anti roll bar

No not lots, just the ARB, springs and shocks off my current GTi, its all coming off (the suspension, polybushed bottom arms and polybushed ARB off my old GTi is going on next week)

All the stuff coming off will be up for sale the week after next.

Are you going to have a go at putting a GTi inlet manifold on yours? I reckon its do-able with an adapter flange ported to match inlet and block (cheap power)
 
How much would it cost to get the adapter flange made up and welded do you reckon? I'm tempted to give it a try as the USDM GA intake manifold is very hard to find. If I was to try the SR intake mani, would I need to modify / buy a new fuel rail or would the standard GA fit straight in?
 
Hopelessness said:
How much would it cost to get the adapter flange made up and welded do you reckon? I'm tempted to give it a try as the USDM GA intake manifold is very hard to find. If I was to try the SR intake mani, would I need to modify / buy a new fuel rail or would the standard GA fit straight in?
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It would'nt be a lot to get the adapter made (i can get you a ballpark figure tomorrow from my friendly neighbourhood machine shop) i don't think you will have to weld it, just use lost heads like a hub adapter and a gasket either side of the adapter.

As for the fuel rail, I'd use one off an SR20. Maybe others could shed more light on it.

There are 3 GTi's and an Engine being broken in the for sale section, i would get the whole intake assembly and get it nailed on!

Maybe do the same with the exhaust manifold?
 
I wouldn't attempt this to be honest. SR port spacing is even.. GA port spacing is grouped into two pairs.
This 'sandwich plate' or whatever you speak of would not only have to account for mounting differences.. But also different port spacing.
Therefore would be a precision machined item, I'd say costing a fair bit..
Thats if you could even fit it without putting the whole intake through the bulkhead.
Not worth it to be fair.
Joe
 
Ah, new knowledge about the spacing, does make it tricky then.

I am pals with the shops owner (gear cutting specialist, flow jet etc) so price would'nt be stupid but dimensions would have to be on the nose.

I reckon Phil needs to weigh this up really carefully, it would be interesting if he pulled it off.

The thickness of the flange depends on the angle needed to match the ports up, what will the thickness be, 20-25mm?
 
15% ?? It's more than that.

It's all to the power of 4 ;)
((28^4/26^4)*100)-100
34.5% stiffer.

Stiffer bushings will help the bar do it's job better aswell.
A thicker front bar may give better initial turn in but it will also increase understeer.
Get a rear bar fitted to make things more fun :)
 
inahole said:
The thickness of the flange depends on the angle needed to match the ports up, what will the thickness be, 20-25mm?
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is there 25mm to play with at the TB?

get to close to the firewalll and a worn engine mount can have your in manifold knocking a nice dent in your car...

i would take joe's advice and not attempt this.

i dunno if i mentioned before but i dont think its only the US that had that mani... in fact im sure.

you need to think about spanish, greek auction sites etc

before you get into and expensive SR-GA manifold conversion
 
Hopelessness said:
35% would definitely make a big difference then.

Elliot if I get you some dimensions etc you reckon you could get me a rough price?
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Yeah no problem, dimensions should be easy, inlet manifold gasket for each and go from there.

my man is fucking shit hot like, it would'nt be a problem for him to make.

If you get a diagram sorted i can get you a precise price.

Looks like the masses are saying its a no go does'nt it?!

If you are struggling for bulkhead clearance then get the hammer out! Fit an engine steady for zero block movement.
 
inahole said:
Yeah no problem, dimensions should be easy, inlet manifold gasket for each and go from there.

my man is fucking shit hot like, it would'nt be a problem for him to make.

If you get a diagram sorted i can get you a precise price.

Looks like the masses are saying its a no go does'nt it?!

If you are struggling for bulkhead clearance then get the hammer out! Fit an engine steady for zero block movement.
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:eek:
 
if someone can get me a picture of the gasket for each manifold i could probly do a drawing for the plate... that would at least tell us if it works...

even better a dimensioned diagram of the gaskets would be great. would take me less than an hour to do the drawing...
 
Almeraraje said:
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Basic engineering Ross, simple and effective.

If there is'nt room, make room, easy.

As for the flange/adapter this is an ideal solution, same principal as a hubcentric spacer.

Attatch adapter to block, attatch inlet to adapter.

Why do these principles frighten you?

Are you trying to shoot the idea down because its somebody else thats thought of it?

Thats what it looks like.
 
Almeraraje said:
if someone can get me a picture of the gasket for each manifold i could probly do a drawing for the plate... that would at least tell us if it works...

even better a dimensioned diagram of the gaskets would be great. would take me less than an hour to do the drawing...
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Hold on, thought this idea made you :eek:
 
nah what made me shocked is the idea of smashing a hole...

i'm all for proving this works...

i just need either a dimensioned pic of the GA gasket or the piston bore size of a GA engine now cause i got the SR (dont ask why, its relevent in my mind)
 
Thats good, thought you were just a hater burning peoples ideas for 'effect'

I don't think you would have to 'smash a hole' just massage the bulkhead back to suit.

Where's Phil?

Maybe you two can get your heads together on this? (thats if you are not already)

I think the fixing of the SR manifold to GA block is totally do-able, its the rest that wants thinking about.

Would this be a Hopeless first?!
 
phils gone for an oil change.

i've got a scale drawing done for the SR20 port positions so im still needing some info on the GA.

if i dont get this done by 5pm it won't be done till about 9pm cause i have things on tonight

im not just trying to burn the idea for the sake of it, but i will admit im doubtful as if this will work

but im also gonna prove/disprove the theory
 
I'm back, the garage I phoned doesn't exist :\ Got one booked for the morning.

Raje, I'll keep looking for GA info. I hope this gets off the ground as like Elliot said, it's really cheap power, especially if you combine it with a aftermarket exhaust mani.

Will the SR TPS be plug and play for the GA one?
 
to be honest i think people are always cautous about "big" mods, rightly so in some cases but i wouldnt say this is a bad idea, id be impressed if this works and it flows well through the adapter.

As for for failed engine mounts my engine dropped rather than rocked back into the bulkhead when the rear mount failed.

There is a foreign spec ill call it ha, inlet mani, thorttle body, fuel rail and injectors on U.S ebay, $175 asked about shipping and total all in price was $335!!! Also browny seems to have come up with a flaw on this as the ports are different to a UK spec inlet hmmm

Ill get a pic of the GA inlet flange if its any help?
 
If you could CoV mate...

If I end up doing it maybe a group buy could be had on the bits needed to make the conversion, if a few people wanna get in on this idea?
 
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