Re: Mk1 Scirocco power boosts on a budget.

["Ian Overholt" <ioverholt@hotmail.com>]

FYI, "H" on the engine block (you're talking the back side, correct?) 
means that it's the 1.7l.  If it's a JH, that will be the first two 
letters of the serial number which is located next to the distributor 
above the oil filter, I believe.

-Ian Overholt
'88 16v
'81 "S"


From: Michael Goodman <mgoodman@sfu.ca>


> IMHO, the easiest way to get 100+ hp is to upgrade to the JH block
> engine. Its a straight in swap and only requires a few minor changes 
for
> it to work. (As easy as changing an upper radiator hose is all the
> difference between the 1.7L to the 1.8L.) 
> The difference in power is quite a bit. The 1.7L puts out 75hp where 
as
> the 1.8L puts out 90hp. So then its to gain the extra 10hp! Its easier 
to
> get 10hp than it os to get 25hp. Quite simple to when you have the JH
> motor as a solid foundation. And as a bonus, you wont have to do any
> machine work to the head or block. 
> Getting the remaining 10hp should be as easy as a good exhaust system
> upgrade, K&N filter and a G-grind cam. 

Could you go into more detail... I have a JH engine (although it has a
only an H on the engine block, though I'm sure its the 1.8 90hp) and
looking to increase my horsepower a little.  I don't mind spending a few
pennies, but would like to do the work myself (those VW mechanics charge
crazy amounts!  I found out the hard way!)  Thanks!

				Mike Goodman
				mgoodman@sfu.ca


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