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1989 Volkswagen Golf GTI 16-Valve

1989 Volkswagen Golf GTI 16-ValveRedBurger83@Burger83
Street / DailyTrack

The story

Picked up this MK2 from a friend. It wasn’t running and it needed a lot of work to get it back up and going. Car was featured in Grassroots Motorsport back in the day. Currently saving up to add ITBs and Standalone Engine Management.

Current mods

18 parts installed
VW 9A bottom end2.0L bottom end
TT 268 camsCams
VW 50mm euro intake manifoldIntake manifold
TT 2.5” exhaust with Borla muffler and downpipeExhaust and downpipe
ECS/ Turner and Work Work Lug Nuts with racing stud conversionStud Conversion
Eurosport Stainless Brake Line kitBrake Lines
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Updates

2 posts

  1. Build update

    8/11/2026

  3. Burger83 started this build

    8/7/2026
    WORK Meister CR · 15 x 8 +22Federal 595 RSR · 195/50 R15BC Racing BR series with Swift SpringsVW Euro small bumpers, flare kit, with 16V lipBonrath Mono Wiper ConversionVW Single round OEM red stripe grilleRecaro Speed seats with sliders and S&P mountsOMP Steering wheelCustom Alcantara headliner and pillars recoveredVDO Auxiliary gaugesVW 9A bottom endTT 268 camsVW 50mm euro intake manifoldTT 2.5” exhaust with Borla muffler and downpipeECS/ Turner and Work Work Lug Nuts with racing stud conversionEurosport Stainless Brake Line kitNeuspeed Front Strut and rear k barWhiteline Entire suspension bushings

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