1.8t conversion on my G60

[Sandy 0]

Hello Folks,

 

I've decided to keep my Corrado so I'm going to go for a 1.8t conversion and if its possible I would like the 6 speed gear box as well. I'm looking to get around 280bhp. Where would the best place be to get this done and how much would it cost roughly?

 

PS A garage in Scotland would be great if possible.

[mattosmond 0]

You'll want a 225bhp BAM engine out of a TT or S3 or Leon CR - You can get them stage 1 remapped to 265BHP, but without spending lots of money for no huge gain i would be happy with that. Exhaust might give you a few bhp but not many..

[Sandy 0]

Sorted a BAM engine it is then

[rado-steve 0]

BTW the 6-Speed 'box is frickin huge, and you'll need custom driveshafts for it to fit!

 

You can use the 5-speed 'box just fine, you only have to mod the output flanges for it to fit, or just use your G60 'box!!!

[Rob_B 0]

if you want a BAM engine then be prepared to pay top doller or wait a while for a bargain to come up. they are usually the ones people want.

as for cost, well i would expect to see a BAM go for £1200+. conversion costs vary, there are a few ways of doing it. if you are paying someone else then expect a fair size bill. slotting the engine in is easy, making all the pipework is time consuming.

gearbox, stick with a 5 speed G60 box as it fits straight on.

[Sandy 0]

I've checked around its looking more expensive than I thought anyway I'm in two minds thinking about selling ma G60 again and getting an S3

[CorradoVR6-Turbo 0]

how much were you expecting to have a motor in and drive away?

[Sandy 0]

Around £6,000

[CorradoVR6-Turbo 0]

:gag: *spits tea out all over screen* how much!

[Rob_B 0]

find me an engine and bring it to me and i will do it for less! :lol:

[Sandy 0]

I think I'm going to sell the Corrado test drove a s3 yesterday well nice. Cheers for the offer though

[rado-steve 0]

S3's are very nice cars......but they are souless, plus everyone will just think it's an A3 :grin:

 

Rado's are fairly rare on the roads, My Std 1.8T powered corrado is just as quick, if not quicker than my mates S3!

 

It cost me less than £3K to get the 1.8T sat in my bay!

 

Keep the rado, you'll only regret it!

[junkie 0]

I dont think he will regret it, not hardcore enough of a fan of the Corrado my impression is tbh.

[Sandy 0]

I dont think he will regret it, not hardcore enough of a fan of the Corrado my impression is tbh.

 

Surely having the same Corrado for 11 years makes me a little bit of a fan (bearing in mind I'll only 31) :shrug:

[tim20vt 0]

cost me around 3.5probo nearer 4 cos im having turbo problems,that was on mbe qpeng all samcos no expense speared quite easy to do aswell.

well worth it the engine the corrado shud have had :D

dont mob me vr6 owners lol :)

[junkie 0]

I dont think he will regret it, not hardcore enough of a fan of the Corrado my impression is tbh.

 

Surely having the same Corrado for 11 years makes me a little bit of a fan (bearing in mind I'll only 31) :shrug:

 

I replied earlier but the post has vanished, but it said i stand well and truly corrected on the matter.

 

Keep it and stick a diff engine in. You hardcore Corrado fan.

[Sandy 0]

I was thinking if I kept ma G60 and went down the 16v g60 conversion route with this kit (BBM 16vg60 conversion kit) what kind of power would I be looking at?

 

Or

 

If I was to change the charger for this (BBM Supercharger Kit (Lysholm) MkII 1.8L Digifant II) what kind of power would I be looking at from that?

 

Cheers in advance (love superchargers)

 

Sandy

[G60SC_Stoney 0]

you can buy my 2.016vG60 engine and charger (BBM) off me if you like. should be around the 300Bhp mark, im giving serious thought about sticking a R32 in there instead...