VW Red Golf mk1 ABF conversion

[@GTIFabric]

Nice build. I just converted my 2.0 16v rabbit GTI to Microsquirt, previously used CIS-lambda with a modified CPR and a wideband controlling the frequency valve.

[@RestoDesignsnando]

wow Nice, 👍🏼

[@usrnmeunknwn8691]

The description of this project basically described mine. A 82 gti with a rushed abf that had part of the wiring done and the rest left on the floor. No coolant pipes and a downpipe. Would love to have it finished off for me

[@RestoDesignsnando]

Just pop it over to Portugal and I'll sort it out for you. 😉

[@usrnmeunknwn8691]

@RestoDesignsnando wanna holiday in Ireland? 🤣

[@RestoDesignsnando]

@@usrnmeunknwn8691 🤣

[@davidparker9676]

I have the Motronic 9a but wish I could find some ABFs for a decent price in the USA. You are always working on really cool projects and do a nice job on it.

[@GTIFabric]

Use an ABA bottom end

[@davidparker9676]

@@GTIFabric I have an ABA bottom end for a future 16v turbo build. It would just be so nice to have the ABF with all the EFI components and management etc. The 1.8t head on the ABA is also something I am considering. The 9A 16v head is actually a pretty bad design.

[@RestoDesignsnando]

Thanks, you can make a clone using ABA and 9a parts, then just get all the inlet stuff from Europe and use the standalone ecu.

[@RestoDesignsnando]

yes all the KR, PL 9A, 6A ACE ARL and ABF have a poor design head unfortunately, seem to make good torque and very easily get to 180hp flywheel and then costs loads to past that point.

[@NdinguAnda]

The only issue I advise people to be weary about when it comes to 16v is the distributor rather source coil conversion. otherwise everything works pretty much the same as it would in 8v. these are very fun motors

[@RestoDesignsnando]

Thanks for the heads up, up this motor works very well in the mk1 platform.

[@joaocastro2590]

Hey man, big fan of what you do and share here . I am actually Portuguese 🇵🇹 and live in north of Aveiro district. Are you living close by? Where do you work and are based ? Cheers n keep it up 👍

[@RestoDesignsnando]

Thank you, unfortunately I am not near.

[@MOTA_KRAMPUS]

Very interesting

[@RestoDesignsnando]

Thanks, 👍🏼