RE: 1.8T scirocco pics

[eric chase person <eperson@students.uiuc.edu>]

just to let you guys know, there's a complete 1.8T for 3 grand on Ebay
right now. its from an A4 and has 8k on it, its got all the wiring and
junk with it.
its at SRS on the east coast.

Eric P. 

On Mon, 10 Jan 2000, Brian Honnold wrote:

> 
> 
> >  I don't know about you all, but I'd love to see how this project turns
> > out!  (like drivability and dyno results!!!)  Ever since I heard about the
> > 1.8t motor I thought how sweet it would be to drop one into my roc.
> > Well, besides the wiring of the motor, how difficult could the swap be?
> > (or are the mounts, tranny, and fuel system all different?)
> >
> >
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> > Benjamin Harder
> > 86 Scirocco 16v
> > 81 Scirocco 1.8 8v
> > http://members.xoom.com/Scirocco16v/
> 
> 
> I have done a ton of digging around for info on this swap....it would be
> ideal for me to switch gears right now and do the 1.8T or even a 2.0T at
> this point in my swap.
> 
> However, the best deal I can find on the parts is $3500...longblock,
> manifolds and electronics and figuring another 2K for custom parts...it's
> just not gonna happen right now.
> 
> But, you simply need the 1.8T motor and electronics, from an Audi A4 is the
> best route according to the guys around here in Sacramento.  Then you use
> any of the 1.8T exhaust manifolds and source out a 1.8T new Beetle intake
> manifold.
> 
> Use a 16V radiator, custom intercooler, and a good oil cooler.
> 
> All this gets you a whopping 150HP.  But, change the chip and use a bigger
> turbo and your talking more like 250-300HP.  Get the big ass turbo manifold
> and turbo the Neuspeed puts out and your over 300HP
> 
> Trouble is your also talking about 10K before you start modifying the
> transaxle.  Which is another $2K or so.
> 
> If anyone EVER stumbles across just the head, and manifolds for sale please
> let me know.  I have a source for the electronics and fuel system.
> 
> Brian H>
> 
> 
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