# people with the vw know how. **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [June 14, 2009, 3:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/people-with-the-vw-know-how/69136 "2009-06-14T15:57:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![540guy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/540guy/32/5052_2.png) [@540guy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/540guy)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2009, 3:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/people-with-the-vw-know-how/69136/1 "2009-06-14T15:57:43Z")
well as the days go on i get sucked more and more into the old school euros, mk1 and mk2 gtis to be exact, now it does should like a stupid question but it would help me out, i get very confused with all the stuff ive read online, to which motor goes with what car, what motor makes what power, if you vw guys can school me real quick on what motor is good, waht chassis is good etc, id really app it. Thanks! 🤓 ---
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2009, 4:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/people-with-the-vw-know-how/69136/2 "2009-06-14T16:15:20Z")
> **[Hear the Exceptional Story of this Quattro S1 - Fourtitude.com](http://www.vwvortex.com/)** > > Replicas are very like replicants in that they both cause some serious existential quandries. Namely, how much does authenticity really matter? Movies like > **[Volkswagen Golf Mk1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Golf_Mk1)** > > The Volkswagen Golf Mk1 is the first generation of a small family car manufactured and marketed by Volkswagen. It was noteworthy for signalling Volkswagen's shift of its major car lines from rear-wheel drive using rear-mounted air-cooled engines to front-wheel drive using front-mounted, water-cooled engines that were (often) transversely-mounted. > Successor to Volkswagen's iconic Beetle, the first generation Golf debuted in Europe in May 1974 with styling by Giorgetto Giugiaro's ItalDesign. > B... > **[Volkswagen Golf Mk2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Golf_Mk2)** > > The Volkswagen Golf Mk2 is a compact car, the second generation of the Volkswagen Golf and the successor to the Volkswagen Golf Mk1. It was Volkswagen's highest volume seller from 1983 and remained in (German) production until late 1992. The Mk2 was larger than the Mk1; its wheelbase grew slightly (+ 75 mm (3.0 in)), as did exterior dimensions (length + 180 mm (7.1 in), width + 55 mm (2.2 in), height + 5 mm (0.2 in)). Weight was up accordingly by about 120 kg (260 lb). Exterior design, developed ... Good for what? Going fast in a stright line? AutoX? Daily? I would like a mk1/mk2 with a 16v or and aba…or the hand of god. The vr in the mk2 is so nose heavy, still fin tho ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2009, 5:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/people-with-the-vw-know-how/69136/3 "2009-06-14T17:37:02Z")
yeah what are you looking to build? and for what purpose? you can make just about any vw engine fit in them ---
**Author:** ![snowracer101](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@snowracer101](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/snowracer101)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2009, 5:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/people-with-the-vw-know-how/69136/4 "2009-06-14T17:51:52Z")
or a mk4 tdi golf 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Shrives](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shrives/32/7250_2.png) [@Shrives](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shrives)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2009, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/people-with-the-vw-know-how/69136/5 "2009-06-14T18:19:47Z")
mkII gti 16v with recaros or mkIII aba 2.0. These damn things run forever. or be awesome and buy a mkII with a vr6 I’m actually planning on getting back into the VW scene, probably will this winter, and it’ll be into a pre-1980 scirocco 🤓 ---
**Author:** ![oneslowdsm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8491ac/32.png) [@oneslowdsm](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/oneslowdsm)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2009, 6:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/people-with-the-vw-know-how/69136/6 "2009-06-14T18:22:52Z")
> [@Shrives](#): > > mkII gti 16v with recaros > > or > > mkIII aba 2.0. These damn things run forever. > > or > > be awesome and buy a mkII with a vr6 > > I’m actually planning on getting back into the VW scene, probably will this winter, and it’ll be into a pre-1980 scirocco 🤓 There is one on craigslist for $100 ---
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2009, 7:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/people-with-the-vw-know-how/69136/7 "2009-06-14T19:17:07Z")
> [@Shrives](#): > > mkII gti 16v with recaros > > or > > mkIII aba 2.0. These damn things run forever. > > or > > be awesome and buy a mkII with a vr6 > > I’m actually planning on getting back into the VW scene, probably will this winter, and it’ll be into a pre-1980 scirocco 🤓 If I did, It would be a mk2/1 with a aba… I \<3 sciroccos and how light they are ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2009, 7:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/people-with-the-vw-know-how/69136/8 "2009-06-14T19:56:25Z")
mk1 scirocco = :tup: mk2 scirocco = :gay2: ---
**Author:** ![Shrives](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shrives/32/7250_2.png) [@Shrives](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shrives)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2009, 7:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/people-with-the-vw-know-how/69136/9 "2009-06-14T19:59:47Z")
> [@XwalkerX](#): > > mk1 scirocco = :tup: > > mk2 scirocco = :gay2: word. there are very few mkII sciroccos that I enjoy. The only problem is finding a solid mkI is god damn hard to do. ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2009, 8:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/people-with-the-vw-know-how/69136/10 "2009-06-14T20:12:01Z")
> [@Shrives](#): > > word. there are very few mkII sciroccos that I enjoy. The only problem is finding a solid mkI is god damn hard to do. correct. i do think if i ever get into another vw catastrophie it will be a mk3. as of now i have no plans for anything of the sort tho. i want to take my time and build a brat style xs650 then after that maybe dabble in a used focus… :snky: ---
**Author:** ![Shrives](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shrives/32/7250_2.png) [@Shrives](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shrives)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2009, 9:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/people-with-the-vw-know-how/69136/11 "2009-06-14T21:39:55Z")
> [@XwalkerX](#): > > correct. > > i do think if i ever get into another vw catastrophie it will be a mk3. as of now i have no plans for anything of the sort tho. i want to take my time and build a brat style xs650 then after that maybe dabble in a used focus… :snky: hah, nice. Yea, I can’t seem to kick the motorbike addiction, just snagged an 81 kz650 up for a street tracker project. Anyways, wayne if you need someone to check a vw out with you, hit me up ---
**Author:** ![540guy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/540guy/32/5052_2.png) [@540guy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/540guy)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2009, 9:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/people-with-the-vw-know-how/69136/12 "2009-06-14T21:45:47Z")
well im looking to do a car i can mostly DD, and every now and then do auto x, it just needs to have some balls, im not looking to beat vettes or anything, i just dont want to ahve a issue getting on the thruway. ---
**Author:** ![Dex](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dex/32/7210_2.png) [@Dex](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dex)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2009, 7:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/people-with-the-vw-know-how/69136/13 "2009-06-15T07:35:14Z")
> [@540guy](#): > > well im looking to do a car i can mostly DD, and every now and then do auto x, it just needs to have some balls, im not looking to beat vettes or anything, i just dont want to ahve a issue getting on the thruway. a well maintained mk 3 vr6 would be a good move. well maintained is key though. don’t just buy the first cheap one you come across. ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2009, 7:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/people-with-the-vw-know-how/69136/14 "2009-06-15T07:39:22Z")
yo man if you look on craigslist there are 2 mk3 2.0’s for sale, one has a good body just needs a tranny and the other was smashed up with good parts, he wants $650 for both. 2.0’s are pretty slow though ---
**Author:** ![540guy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/540guy/32/5052_2.png) [@540guy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/540guy)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2009, 10:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/people-with-the-vw-know-how/69136/15 "2009-06-15T10:02:58Z")
i always find vr6 mk1s, now i dont know much about them, would that be a legit thing to get? to heavy, motor sucks etc, i dont know that stuff haha. ---
**Author:** ![dirtye30](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dirtye30/32/7333_2.png) [@dirtye30](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dirtye30)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2009, 10:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/people-with-the-vw-know-how/69136/16 "2009-06-15T10:14:03Z")
whats the hand of god? 1.8t? ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2009, 11:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/people-with-the-vw-know-how/69136/17 "2009-06-15T11:01:07Z")
where are you looking that you always find vr6 mk1s? its a pretty rare swap. maybe you mean mk2s? and yes the hand of god = juan.ate.tee ---
**Author:** ![Shrives](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shrives/32/7250_2.png) [@Shrives](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shrives)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2009, 1:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/people-with-the-vw-know-how/69136/18 "2009-06-15T13:38:54Z")
> [@540guy](#): > > i always find vr6 mk1s, now i dont know much about them, would that be a legit thing to get? to heavy, motor sucks etc, i dont know that stuff haha. Doubtful on that, you probably mean mkII (1985-92) models for the jetta/gti It’s like any other car, it’s all on the decency of the swap and if they did it right. It sounds like you want a car that you can DD and not have to mess with. Your best bet is to get into a mkIII (93-99) and find something close to stock, and build as you go. If you want to DD a swapped VW, particularly a mkI or mkII, you’ll pay out the ass for a “good” version that’s dependable. ---
**Author:** ![540guy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/540guy/32/5052_2.png) [@540guy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/540guy)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2009, 7:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/people-with-the-vw-know-how/69136/19 "2009-06-15T19:14:05Z")
i was on vwvortex finding that stuff, maybe it was a mkII, im not to sure ill have to find it and post it, im not to fond of the mkIII, they are all over the place and everyone has a clean one, i like the rareness of a clean mkI, im not sure on what motor to swap etc. ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2009, 8:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/people-with-the-vw-know-how/69136/20 "2009-06-15T20:17:12Z")
if youre going to go with a mk1 depending on how much cash you have to burn you can go 8v, 16v, g60, 1.8t, tdi. trust me. you will throw a lot of cash into this…lol. just sold mine and kinda lost my ass. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/people-with-the-vw-know-how/69136.md?page=2)