Re: Engine swap in 82

[trnsfrma@ix.netcom.com (Shawn C. Meze)]

You wrote: 
>I have an 82 Scirocco with a tired 1.7 in it. I am looking for an 
>_easy_, but not necessarily _simple_ swap to a 1.8l 8v. A few 
>questions: what engine should I be looking for? CIS/CIS-E 
>compatibility? What parts will I need to bring over if I get an 85GTI 
>engine? How much (ballpark) will I be spending on this engine?
>
>I'm looking for some fun out of this car, so I want one of the more 
>powerful engines out there, but don't have the time or finances to go 
>to a 16v.
>
>
>All responses appreciated,
>
>
>Greg
>82 Scirocco
>91 Jetta


Hi Greg, welcome to the list!

The easiest swaps to do is to get an engine code JH from a Rabbit GTi 
or later Scirocco. All you would need to do is change the upper 
radiator hose. (Some guys simply cut their existing hose.) If you can 
get the flywheel, throttle body and distributor with the engine, it 
will complete the upgrade package.
If you choose to use the 10-1 GTi engine from the 85, you will need to 
use the CIS-E knocksensor with it. Otherwise, you will have to retard 
the timming alot to get it to run worth a crap. I know some guys who 
dont use the knock sensors on the 10-1 motors and they complain about 
the knock. go figure.
also try and get the flywheel, throttle body and distributor with this 
engine too. The flywheel is bigger (So you can have a bigger clutch) 
the throttle body is a little bigger (more airflow) and the distributor 
is made for the engine. (No need to recurve it.)


Shawn

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