Re: [tech] help-building a 2.1L 16v

["Michael & Kristen Potter" <kmpotter@ix.netcom.com>]

> I figure this is going to be my show car route, as I just think the 
> 16v makes for a nicer looking engine. The only thing is..i want
> 300hp at the minimum.  I've shopped and called around and come
> to a 'battle plan' so to speak. 

Wow 300hp, hope you have a bottomless wallett :-)

 
> either I can buy a tuned 2.1L for (pick your tuner) or assemble
> the parts and have it machined locally. Now, this is where I get 
> confused..it seems to me, buying a crank, pistons, seals, bearings
> and other misc parts, buying a 2.0L short block, having it and my1.8L 
> head machined, and assembled looks to run a little cheaper than buying
> a tuners...am I wrong??

No your not wrong but you need to remember the "hassle" factor of 
running around to machine shops & parts places. Really if you have 
extra time then save the money & do it yourself / local. 

 
> Also, can I keep my Jetronic fuel system? or will I want/have to 
> upgrade to a different feul system?..Motronic?EFI?..I'm no whiz when 
> it comes to the feul system.

Most of VW's systems can handle around 170-1??? hp so if your 
shooting for 300 you may have to go with something non factory.

 
> now out of the engine I can say..get around 200hp?..any way anyone 
> knows where i can get more? Yeah a turbo but no way a turbo is going 
> to be good for +100 ponies eh?

That extra 100 hp is going to be the kicker, You may try just the 
motor first.  I've driven a couple of 2.1 16v's & there plenty fast & 
full of torque in both scirocco's & golfs. 

 
> oh yeah one final thing..I know the passat and gti 2.0L have the 
> intake on the passenger side..but I can just use a scirocco manifold 
> right? it'll bolt up eh?

Yes It will bolt right up but if your going nuts with this thing try 
looking for a Scirocco 16v 50mm intake manifold. 

 
> ugg this is frustrating not having any tuners local than I can hang 
> around and badger for this info that i so desperately want to 
> understand.

Is'nt that why this list is here???  :-)
GL 

Potterman



 
Michael Potter
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