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Re: Scirocco Newsletter?



Does the cis-e actually make a difference over the cis? (performance wise) I
have an 85 vw scirocco JH engine 1.8l 8V.

Brian Honnold wrote:

> Well gee guys thanks for all the support...............er...I think.
>
> Jim, it will work jsut as I/we outlined a few months ago
>
> Eric, I can send you the same information that I worked out with Jim,
> augmented by the stuff the Dave Novak and I have been going over to get his
> 16V conversion running.
>
> I am in the middle of writing a FAQ that describes the wiring for a CIS-E
> conversion for both the MkI and MkII.  I will gladly donate this to the
> cause.
>
> Also, as Eric points out, I'm swapping in a motronic system.  I will, when I
> get the wiring sorted out, include this in my electrical swap FAQ.
>
> This information includes both the fuel and knock systems as well as how to
> defeat the rev limiter, build a 16V power module like the TT unit and wire
> up the 16V two speed fan to work both with and without A/C.
>
> Anyone interested in this info before I am done can take a flying
> leap....er... I mean contact me off the list.
>
> hehe
>
> Brian Honnold
> '78 Rocco Ragtop (yes, I like to sit in it and make noises like it actually
> runs)
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Night Shadow <soltwede@ucsub.colorado.edu>
> To: Jim Jarrett <jarrett@rpa.net>
> Cc: Brad Sheridan <brads@mindspring.com>; scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Date: Tuesday, August 31, 1999 6:13 PM
> Subject: RE: Scirocco Newsletter?
>
> >
> >> YES!!!!!!!
> >>
> >>
> >> I think there's a bunch of us doing 8 -> 16v conversions.  I think if
> >> we all put our collective wisdom together, that would be a KICK ASS
> >> tech procedure.  For example:  I got a lot of useful info from Brian
> >> Honnold on the electrical systems, it remains to be done yet to see
> >> how well it works.
> >
> >I'm not going nuts like Brian, I'm keeping it simple with the CIS-E out of
> >a 16v rocco, intake on the normal side, etc.  I have no problem with
> >electronics conversions (my 80 rocco is running on complete 84 GTi
> >injection/computers)....what I've been worrying about lately is if my
> >Nuespeed top strees bar is still going to fit....not worrying about wiring
> >in something more complicated like Motronic (not to mention more
> >expensive).  But this will take me some serious time (working on it in my
> >spare time, which is very little at the moment), as doing a full body
> >restoration at the same time....so the engine bay will be nice a clean to
> >start with.  I figured this would make for a great tech proceedure as I'll
> >be redoing the wiring in the engine bay completely (including headlights,
> >etc).
> >
> >> (Brian - not doubting you - this is just a project that's just a lot
> >> more than I ever would have attempted on my own.  Thanks to Brett,
> >> and the rest of the list for all the help  *snif* I love you
> >> guys.....)
> >
> >Oh, there are numerous reasons to doubt Mr. Honnold....HAHAHAHAHA
> >
> >Eric
> >
> >
> >
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