Re: Fwd: Re: 2.0 Conversion questions (A1)

[T Berk <tberk@mindspring.com>]

Good stuff indeed to remember. 

There are a number of things to consider when finishing off the upgrade.
Still and all I (personally) prefer the Audi bubble vs the A3 tall block
as a donor.

Glad I can count on the list in keeping it real.

TBerk


Brian Honnold wrote:
> 
> Dont forget Mr Frankenberk that you must also wire up a knock sensor to
> work with this setup as well as modify your distributor to work with the
> Audi intermediate shaft.
> 
> Audi Bubble Block cost last time I looked into it was $450 here in
> Sacramento and the same guys wanted $100 for the distributor.
> 
> Brian Honnold
> '78 Rocco Ragtop
> 
> On Thursday, February 18, 1999 11:18 AM, T Berk [SMTP:tberk@mindspring.com]
> wrote:
> > This is a 'Me too' post, sorry.
> >
> > All my research has shown that one of the best and easiest engine swaps
> > is the Audi 80 2.0 liter bottom end, also know as the 'bubble block'
> > along with an  A1 GTI (perhaps the 83-84) top end. THis combines the
> > grunt of the 2L along with a big valve, CIS based cyl. head.
> >
> > This is the main reason I had purchased the '84 GTI I recently used as
> > an engine donor for My '81. All I need now is an old Audi to descend
> > upon. :)
> >
> > TBerk
> >
> >
> > Mark Peele wrote:
> > >
> > > 1984 GTI head is compatible with Audi 2.0 bottom end.
> > >
> > > I know of at least 2 folks with this setup.
> > >
> > > Mark
> > >
> > > >
> > > >I'm not sure about this but I don't think that the 84 GTI head is
> > > compatable
> > > >with an Audi 2.0 bottom end!!!!!
> > > >
> > > >That's a solid lifter head right?????  Wrong oil pathways and such.
> > > >
> > > >You will need to use the VW oil pan for proper fit
> > > >
> > > >CIS-E is an easy swap....as long as you have all the electronics for
> > > the
> > > >knock sensor and fuel system.
> > > >
> > > >Brian Honnold
> > > >'78 Rocco Ragtop (86RD motor with CIS-E)
> >
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