Re: Quick help me out 16V from a Jetta into A1 GTI

[Shawn Meze <Trnsfrma@ix.netcom.com>]

At 04:52 PM 10/23/96 -0400, you wrote:
>Hi Shawn (and Kevin!)
>
>At 10:23 AM 10/23/96 -0700, you wrote:
>
>>Im 16V clueless as to what is needed to do the swap into an A1. I do know
>>they fit and work since I have seen and raced against a few Rabbit swaps. To
>>me it seems like alot of needless headache since you can get more HP/Torque
>>from a 10-1 compression motor with much less hassle. Its your project, good
>>luck!
>
>The basic engine is the same between the Scirocco 16V and the A2
>cars so that is no problem. But, to install the 16V from an A2 into an
>A1 GTI Kevin will still need the intake manifold and FI from a 16V
>Scirocco. This is because the FI on the A1 cars is on the driver's
>side while the FI on the A2 cars is on the pass side. In other words,
>the A2 intake manifold faces the wrong way when installed in an A1,
>and the FI box will not fit correctly.


That much I knew already. Im only clueless as to the wiring needed to do the
job correctly.
There might be other little things needed for it also.

>If he were putting an A2 8V into his Scirocco 16V it would not matter
>because he would already have the correct intake manifold and FI 
>from his old 16V motor. But, since he is starting from scratch putting
>this into an 8V A1 he'll need all the A1 8V parts. Make sense?

Yup!

>I agree, another option is to build a killer 8V and save the hassles.
>Something like a modified  8.5:1 or 9:1 8V would give plenty of power
>and not require a knock sensor, saving more wiring hassles...

Argh Argh Argh Argh Argh!! yes, yes, yes, this is true....

Shawn

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