mk1 20vt conversion coolers?

why when converting a mk1 to take a 20vt can't you use the radiator fro mth edonour vehicle? is it purely because it doesn't fit at all, wrong shape/dimensions/plumbing.

because everyone uses rallye/G60 stuff instead why?

 

I would say so, but it may also be that they do a better job.

 

get yourself an angle grinder then it will fit

it is cause they dont fit. im sticking a audi tt rad in mine, lots of work. [:^(]

 

would explain that then cheers

 

The Rad bigger in height from most 20vt and will not fit in the mk1, Get a full custom one made thats what i have on order for mine along with custom IC ..

 

How much is that then? is it built together or seperate items? sounds interesting! would like to see pictures please.

 

i got quoted 200 for a custom alloy radiator, [:^(]
didnt bother asking about an intercooler.

 

yikes! i'll try and find a iveco van to break up!

 

yeah mine will be over 500 for the pair i expect, but at least i know i be making full use of the width of the car

 

so whats the best radiator to use in a mk1 with forced induction engine?

im getting an IHI turbo for my mk1 G60 turbo, and thats totally water cooled. so im thinking of gettin a much bigger radiator to span the whole of the front. i was going to look round the scrappies and find a radiator from some other car and use that insted...

 

If your lucky you could find a 8v mk2 GTI with Aircon , that has the biggest rad that will fit a mk1

 

cairfull though as the intercooler needs to go infront of the rad. so you would need room either side to get the boost pipes round.
16v rads are large also. or you could go for a GTi G60 setup with big IC and rad combo. These ICs are prity good.

 

16v rads are smaller actually, but double cored. Any radiator rebuilders should be able to build a rad to your size, providing you have the end tanks and know what size you want it.