Rep Power: 743

the headgasket in my gti is done, its an 8v.. mild cam and mild port and polish was all it ever had done, i was quoted by RMP motors in bolton 350 to do the headgasket, thats including machining the head.. i found this a little cheap, would i be best to just spend the 350- 500 or so to get my little 8v running strong agian.. or just either swap in a new 8v.. or possibly a 1.8t? Anyone have any info and price ideas on either swap.. i could grab another 8v motor for 350$.. but i dont know too much about pricing on 1.8t's.. along with the swap etc etc.. any info would be great.. thanks.

 
Rep Power: 859

Easiest way to do that, is to find a wrecked 1.8t car, and buy it. Then you get all the wiring, etc you need. It's just a matter of finding a wrecked MK4, or Passat, Audi, whatever you can dig up with a 1.8t in it. Good luck man.

 
Rep Power: 786

1.8T swap will usually run you anywhere from 5-7000 for a low k motor and done properly by a reputable shop.

 
Rep Power: 801

If you have th money for a 1.8T swap... do the 1.8T swap.... If you don't.... get the headgasket done by Rocco @ RMP