Re: My engine, JH 85 vw scirroco 1.8l 8V

[Slim <falzsf@home.com>]

"Greg - DriversFound.com" wrote:

> >     Well folks I want to get more horses under the hood, no I am not
> > sure if I can find that 16V engine, or if I can afford it. I was
> > wondering if anyone know what mods can bring the power up on a JH
> > engine.  I was thinking of adding a G grind cam, maybe shaving the head
> > 45-92 thou. Would a K & N filter help? Also Is it worth rerouting the
> > air intake? I have a 85 VW scirocco so I think it has the bigger
> > throttle body already (is this true)..
>
> I made a few engine mods to my '85 last September, and over all, was very
> pleased.  The only thing I wish I had done was go with a more radical cam.
> The G-grind is nice though, and I might not be happy if I went more
> radical... I have an itch for more power which I think only a 2L upgrade
> will cure... Whatever you do, first upgrade the entire exhaust, and drop in
> a K&N airfilter, then go from there.
>

Yeah me too, i think a nice 16v 2.0l would be AWESOME!!

>
> No Sciroccos have the "larger" throttle body.  You'll want to grab one off
> an A2 Golf/Jetta and swap the linkage.  You will need to port the intake
> manifold.
>

I will start looking for this throttle body!

>
> Visit my Scirocco website for a page on the TB swap (Tech Tips section), and
> my profile section for all I did to the engine.
>
> http://www.driversfound.com/scirocco/
>

NICE PAGE

>
> Drive Safe!
>
> Greg :)
>
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