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"79 Mk1 Scirocco".. 1272cc Carburetor Turbo Project



Winston

Winston

Re: My 79 Mk1 Scirocco.... Got low

The specs not really that special Tom.. But with the below I hope to be pushing 200bhp once ive sorced some G60 injectors and its been mapped etc

G40 PY Engine
G40 ATV 5 Speed gearbox
Custom turbo manifold
Garret TB036 Turbo

Cheers folks .. I already have a fair few mates with dibs on the rocco if I ever sell it
 
jamesd1263

jamesd1263

  Mk1 16v brooklands
Re: My 79 Mk1 Scirocco.... Got low

U know how I feel about mist of your cars dude! This is no exception... Lushh
 
Winston

Winston

Re: My 79 Mk1 Scirocco.... Got low

Cheers Dave :cool:

Few updates...

The turbos far to big so I need to sell that and find a T2/25 hybrid.. Shame as the T3 looks awesome lol

Im missing the G40 ECU from the setup and few other bits.. So rather than spending the money on buying parts to get it running short term im chasing ignition solutions so I can run it on the 5 GT turbo carb. The options are listed below..

1. 5 GT Turbo renix ignition
2. Early Saab 900 Turbo dizzy that advances on vacuum but also retards on boost
3. Megajolt standlone ignition ECU

Each has its up and downsides.. The guys on the G40 forum are great and are helping me through my problems as its all very new to me :eek:
 
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Winston

Winston

Re: My 79 Mk1 Scirocco.... Got low

Im going with an early Mk2 Golf dizzy with the vacuum r****d canister to control the ignition and Im sticking with the T3...

My mate welded my engine mount in for me in its new location so it would be rude not trial fit the engine.. It all very tight at the front end and on the bonnet

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lbrench

lbrench

ClioSport Club Member
  F250/RS5/A500/F150
Re: My 79 Mk1 Scirocco.... Got low

i havent read the whole threa but your putting a g40 engine in it? so 1.3 supercharged and then its gonna be turboed aswell??
 
Winston

Winston

Re: My 79 Mk1 Scirocco.... Got low

Cheers Mat.. Its from a 2WD Sapphire Cosworth LOL.. Bit big yes but thats what came with the engine and the lag will make traveling to shows cheaper ;)
 
_Tom

_Tom

ClioSport Club Member
Re: My 79 Mk1 Scirocco.... Got low

I was thinking the turbo looked a bit big in the first pic. It's probably bigger than my k03s. Infact I'd say it is. But who cares about lag? It's hardly Gunna be a point to point racer! Haha
 
Winston

Winston

Re: My 79 Mk1 Scirocco.... Got low

Its more like K04 size lol... Boost for duel carriage ways, motorways and very flat roads only lol

After reading up on Kjet turbos on VWVortex I found out I can use an early VW Rabbit dizzy vacuum canister and this will also r****d the ignition on boost.. I manged to sorce a NOS canister from a very friendly chap on Vortex.. So I intend to fit this to a mk2 Golf 1.3 dizzy.. wish me luck lol

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PS.. My mates dad has put a 2" notch in my O/S chassis leg but I have not got round to taking pictures yet.. I will wait till the other leg is done ;)
 
Winston

Winston

Re: My 79 Mk1 Scirocco.... Got low

It won't be winning any shows this year but it will hopefully turn some heads... It will need some paint work to be a true show stopper which is on the cards for next year all being well..

Ive just sold the BMW.. So sinking the money into the rocco to get the engine finished :cool:
 
Winston

Winston

Re: My 79 Mk1 Scirocco.... Got low

My car is said to have never been welded since it has left the factory and the first welding to take place is a chassis notch :cool::eek:... I still need to tidy it up but very pleased so far with glenns welding.. He's still got the other side to do :cool:

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After

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Nick172Cup

Re: My 79 Mk1 Scirocco.... Got low

Good job on the G40 turbo! My friends done about 5+ turbo conversions to the G40 engine, he's currently building a rather nice conversion with a rare german tubular manfiold and K04/s turbo. :) Bloody quick even on basic conversions!
 
Winston

Winston

Re: My 79 Mk1 Scirocco.... Got low

Djw Dave said:
I want to come down and hump your leg like a dog tbqfh!
Click to expand...

Down boy!!!! ;)

Nick172Cup said:
Good job on the G40 turbo! My friends done about 5+ turbo conversions to the G40 engine, he's currently building a rather nice conversion with a rare german tubular manfiold and K04/s turbo. :) Bloody quick even on basic conversions!
Click to expand...

Any pictures or a link to some builds?.. Any Idea what cam he is using and what rpm he intends to rev the engine too.. cheers dude
 
Winston

Winston

Re: My 79 Mk1 Scirocco.... Got low

Ive cleaned up the notch... Glenns going to do some filling with the welder at weekend so I can get them fully smooth :approve:

Ive collected a 5 GTT carb at weekend and lots of other bits came in the post... Plenty to keep me busy.

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wilky19

wilky19

ClioSport Club Member
  Leon FR 184
Re: My 79 Mk1 Scirocco.... Got low

don't want to sound retarded but what use is the chassis notch? i know its so you can go lower, but is it cos the drive shafts would rub otherwise without it on winston style lows
 
Winston

Winston

Re: My 79 Mk1 Scirocco.... Got low

Few people have asked so far from retarded

Yes.. They are to stop the driveshafts knocking on the chassis legs. The pictures on the first page are with no driveshafts fitted because when I first wound the coilovers down they stopped me from getting it sat right.
 
Winston

Winston

Re: My 79 Mk1 Scirocco.... Got low

After many hours of grinding and sanding I'd had enough! I wasn't 100% happy with the way the notches blended in but I thought they looked ok for a first atempt.. This was ment to be quick job until I got carried away.. I will get them perfect when the full bay and car gets painted next year.. I now have so much respect for people with smooth engine bays. lol

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4 coats of zinc primmer

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4 coats of paint and 4 layers of laquer

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Winston

Winston

Re: My 79 Mk1 Scirocco.... Got low

Cheers Folks :cool:

Vacuum canister fitted.. It was easy once I worked out I didn't have to strip the dizzy apart to fit it. lol

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Mk1 solex manifold.. Mk1 Solex carb.. 5 GTT Solex carb... Nice and simple, no adaptors needed.

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Ive bought the camcover on the left to polish up.

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A new cam seal is holding me up. I need it to change the G40 cam to a Polo GT cam, fit a cambelt and water pump... Then the engine can go back in :approve:
 
Winston

Winston

Re: My 79 Mk1 Scirocco.... Got low

Not this year.. Im trying to make it look as much like an old original 1300cc Mk1 Golf engine as I can.. Once I know the engine is good etc I will make it shine.. i.e polish the turbo, gearbox and head:approve:
 
Winston

Winston

Re: My 79 Mk1 Scirocco.... Got low

Genuine GTi... Nice!!

Right the engine is in after fitting a new cambelt, waterpump and Polo GT camshaft....

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With the new engine being alot lighter than the 1.8 8V.. its not sitting as low as before.. This is an issue that needs some attention lol

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Scrooge

Scrooge

ClioSport Moderator
  E55 AMG
Re: My 79 Mk1 Scirocco.... Got low

Looking very smart indeed, well done! Love the colour.
 
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