Terence's Volkswagen MK3 1994 GTI 2.0 8v

    GTI 8v Specifications (stock):
      • Engine Code: ABA ('93-'98)
      • Type: SOHC Inline 4 with 2 valves per cylinder
      • Displacement: 1984cc / 121.02ci
      • SAE Horsepower: 115bhp @ 5400RPM
      • SAE Torque: 122lb/ft @ 3200RPM
      • Bore(in/mm): 3.25 / 82.5
      • Stroke(in/mm): 3.65 / 92.8
      • Rod Length(in/mm): 6.26 / 159
      • Rod to Stroke ratio: 1.71:1 (1.75:1 is ideal*)
      • Valve Size(mm): 44 / 33 (int/exh)
      • Compression Ratio: 10.4:1
      • Fuel System: SEFI (Bosch Motronic 2.9/5.9)
      • Transmission Type: 020
      • Transmission Code: CHE


    Engine Modifications (09/2002):
      • Neuspeed f.road/rally cam .453" lift, 276° duration (234°@.050" lift)
      • Neuspeed adjustable cam gear
      • Clutchmasters stage 3 pressure plate
      • VW heavy duty valve springs
      • Neuspeed P-Chip ECU
      • GTI 020 09A close ratio 5 speed transmission
      • Manual steering rack conversion from '92 Jetta GLI
      • Custom 2" full exhaust by Federal Muffler
      • Test-pipe in place of catalytic converter
      • Fully custom CAI
      • Trunk mounted battery
      • EGR valve bypassed
      • PCV valve replaced with MrGasket valve-cover breather
      • PCV valve oil return line bypassed with Techtonics block-off plate
      • Relocated charcoal canister
      • Manual adjust clutch cable


    Current Engine Modifications (02/2003) under construction:
      • Audi A4 AEB 20 valve head
      • Audi A4 AEB ECU & wiring harness
      • Neuspeed 1.0 Bar chip
      • KKK K03 sport turbochager
      • ABA block bored to 83.5mm (displacement 2033cc)
      • Ross forged pistons
      • 16v intermediate shaft and sproket
      • 16v high-volume oil pump
      • G60 02A AYK 5 speed close-ratio transmission
      • VR6 hydrolic clutch master cylinder
      • VR6 cable shifter mechanism
      • Golf IV 1.8T OEM downpipe
      • Manual steering rack conversion from '92 Jetta GLI
      • Trunk mounted battery
      • PCV valve bypassed with Techtonics block-off plate


    Other Modifications:
      • Rota 16" white Slipstreams wheels
      • Koni red adjustable shocks (VR6)
      • Neuspeed Race springs
      • Autometer oil temp, pres, vac-boost and A/F ratio gauges
      • ...


    Actual Weight (weighing station):
      • No spare tire, no driver, full tank: 1120kg / 2464lb
      • After 20v conversion: fully loaded, full tank: 1160kg / 2552b
      • with a weight distribution of 1496lb(59%) front and 1056lb(41%) rear.


    Best E/T Times:
      • Napierville (07/08/00): 16.743s @ 82.861MPH with 2.581s 60ft
      • Napierville (09/07/01): 16.316s @ 83.894MPH with 2.404s 60ft
      • GTech (04/27/02): 15.42s @ 94.0MPH
      • Napierville (05/24/02): 15.736s @ 89.735MPH with 2.375s 60ft
      • many mods since...



    MP3 - Old sound clip of my car in winter with a bad clutch.
    MPG - Video clip of my car in winter driven by a friend.
    MP3 - Sound clip of 0-150km/h with a defective MAF sensor.
    MP3 - Sound clip of idle with a defective MAF sensor and an aggressive cam (priceless).
    WMA - Sound clip of 20v conversion in naturally aspirated form (standstill).
    WMA - Sound clip of 20v conversion in naturally aspirated form (rolling start).
    AVI (DivX) - Video clip of some hard driving around the West Island.
    MP3 - Sound clip (0~180km/h).


    * E.n.d.y.n. Energy Dynamics