Rradofun 10 Posted March 13, 2015 Hi guys I am just looking for some recommendations for places to get my engine conversion done I have a vw corrado 2.0 8v but the head gaskets on its way out and when I drove it last summer it started misfiring and having a few other problems so I have purchased my mums 2001 vw golf v5 very cheap as I want to use it as a donor engine in my corrado. I have found one place in Basingstoke but I want to get a few more quotes to compare and choose from so if you know any companies or private mechanics that are good at this type of job in Hampshire please let me know Many Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted March 13, 2015 Not strictly Hampshire, but not far mate. https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCEQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.johnmitchellracing.co.uk%2F&ei=Ku4CVeHKIqLP7gbs7YCwDw&usg=AFQjCNF9-I0j-e_ynuR6y-6hdc4aTZc1cA&sig2=aJVfiVDRyDh44yaUm8Tlxg&bvm=bv.88198703,d.ZGU Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 23 Posted March 13, 2015 If its the 20V V5 then its as complicated as the BDE V6 (VVT on both cams), you may as well fit the V6 as it'll be worth more than the extra cost of buying the engine when it comes to sell it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted March 13, 2015 The V5 is a fairly poor engine too in many respects.. quite underpowered given the displacement, with abysmal fuel economy.. though it would certainly be a fairly unique conversion (not heard of anyone doing a V5 swap into a Corrado) and the exhaust note sounds just like the lovely 5 cylinder Audi's :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 23 Posted March 13, 2015 The V5 is a fairly poor engine too in many respects.. quite underpowered given the displacement, with abysmal fuel economy.. I owned a 10V Golf estate for 2 years, averaged just shy of 30 MPG in that time, performance was OK for 150BHP, much nicer to drive than a 1.8T Octavia touring the coastal routes of Cornwall as that was always off boost on the tight and twisty roads, the 1.8T was 10% better on fuel though. Would I fit one to a Corrado, no Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted March 13, 2015 I agree, for similar money you can find a 1.8t which would be a load better and the 2.8 24v version engines can be had for 5 or 600 quid quite easily. It's only when you go looking for the 3.2 engines that you find R tax is added. 24v for noise and 1.8t for bang for buck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Parker 10 Posted March 18, 2015 Check out qpeng.com. This is the easy route. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
