Re: 2.0 L Block for 16V?

[Nigel Heron <scirocco@psycode.com>]

Bill Scarince wrote:

> Like Christian Els, I'm new to the list, just bought a Scirocco (88), & plan to
> pull the engine/transaxel and go through it completely.  My question: I've heard
> and read about the 2.0 block that will (almost) bolt into the car and fit the
> existing 16V head.  Since I'll have it all apart, it seems like this would be
> the time to do the swap.  What models is this 2.0 L block from?  What's the
> downside of doing this exchange (besides more $)?
>
> Any info would be great.  Thanks.
>

you can get the block from 16v passats, 90-92 16v golf gti and jetta gli/gtx
the block's code is "9A"

don't buy a 2.0 8v block unless you're going to change the pistons, etc.

there is no downside that i can think of... besides speeding tickets.

-nigel.



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