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MK3 1.8T Drop-In Conversion
It’s almost a shame to tear into our latest acquisition- a ’98 “driver’s edition leftover” GTI with a mere 107k miles on the clock. This thing is clean like really clean. It’s been a long time since we’ve come across anything of this vintage that runs, drives, and looks almost as if it came straight off the dealer lot. It’s the perfect candidate for development of our forthcoming MK3 1.8T Drop-In Conversion Kit. Our primary focus with this build will be on the powerplant, with 3 stages planned.
Stage 1- basic drop in kit utilizing the K03 turbo aimed at the most affordable entry level kit that still gets you all of the specialty pieces necessary to make the swap painless. Included in the kit will be C2 Motorsports’ custom software for the 1.8T that drops right in your ABA OBD-2(only for now)ECU. Also included, BFI custom machined and modified distributor designed to make this a simple and direct bolt up. Additional custom hardware items: ignition plug wires, charge plumbing, and downpipe. Our goal is to keep cost down without sacrificing any convenience or functionality. Stage 1 will still utilize the 020 transmission and push the limits of that gearbox as well as our 020 Clutch Kits with Ultra-Lightweight Flywheel Additionally while the motor is out we will rebuild the bottom end and upgrade the connecting rods in anticipation for higher boost levels.
Stage 2- upgrade to a K04 turbo, and if necessary upgrade to an 02A transmission.
Stage 3- Big Turbo. If we haven’t already popped the 020, convert to the 02A at this time.
The MK3 is already equipped with JOM Blue Line Coilovers as well as our MK3 Golf Smoked E-code Headlights. It of course goes without saying that we will be upgrading the engine mounts- utilizing our ever popular BFI Stage .5 Polyurethane Motor Mount Complete Kit
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Aside from those changes, and obviously a new set of rollers (something special planned here) we intend to preserve this original vehicle’s integrity and only make minor reversible cosmetic upgrades.
Above, is a look at a prototype of our modified distributor which will bolt up to the 1.8T head allowing you to retain your factory MK3 engine wiring harness and ECU!
Integrated Engineering connecting rods with stock pistons ready to be installed in the block
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Nice to see you guys tearing into another mk3. You don’t see them touched much anymore.
This is sick. I’m gonna get this as soon as its available.
this is something i will definately be interested in cant wait till it is available for purchase!!!
When this kit is available in the shop, it will be a breakthrough in the Mk3 performance market. Can’t wait for the finished product. Looking forward for updates on this!
Awesome! Can’t wait for this, put me down for the first one! Haha
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This is absolutely lovely. I drive a 1993 Jetta 3 with a 2E longblock engine that still uses the digifant ecu and I live in Cape Town South Africa. Would I be able to use this conversion kit on my car as well.
Thanks for all the super work you do, just absolutely great!!!!!
christo arnoldus
cape town
south africa
This is awesome guys looks and sounds a lot like the old Reflex Tuning kit which never really took off the way it should. But I’m sure this will, as long as the price isn’t crazy I’m all over this! Keep up the good work.
This is badass! Can’t wait until this is available! I’ll be first in line!
Come on with it!! i got a aeb that needs to be driven!!
I’m in Chihuahua Mexico, and I’m really interested in your kitt head distributor for 1.8t
Damn, dudes. That’s sicknasty.
I’m excited for your 1.8t distributor. I have a feeling once you release it, my buddy is going to drive his mkiii jetta into my garage and drop the bomb “Time to put a 1.8T into this car.”
Aw yea.
Almost identical to the Reflex kit I have been running in my car for years. Glad to see it back and on the market. I may have a couple questions for you guys as you move forward with this.
Can this kit be used for the mk2 chassis as well?
Holy Hannah Montana! This is very exciting to hear! I am eager to see what the kit includes and how much it’ll cost! This changes the direction I’m going to take for my Mk3 Jetta very quickly! Can we retain the stock Mk3 A/C compressor?
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Curious as to the spark output of the modified distributor. With stock 1.8t coils already being underpowered, in my opinion. Isn’t a distributor a step backwards?
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This is a great setup. I am thinking that this maybe something I want to do for my wife’s Cabby. Cheers!
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