RE: 1.8T conversion

["David Guido" <guido_david@hotmail.com>]

I can't seem to find a link (URL) to Momentums site.

Does anyone have the link?

TIA
David 1981 S
1980 (shell)


>From: Tim Ebling <tim@surreal.com>
>To: 'Steve H' <16vrocco@del.net>, Owen <mr.peepers@home.com>, 
>UrGTI@aol.com, rept@uswest.net, scirocco-l@scirocco.org
>Subject: RE: 1.8T conversion
>Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2000 14:41:41 -0800
>
>
>Don't forget the fabrication of a custom exhaust manifold, there's not
>enough room behind the 1.8t in the A1 engine bay for the stock manifold.
>Check out the pics on the Momentum site to see their custom manifold.
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Steve H [mailto:16vrocco@del.net]
> > Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2000 2:29 PM
> > To: Owen; UrGTI@aol.com; rept@uswest.net; scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > Subject: Re: 1.8T conversion
> >
> >
> > Now...Tell me if I am wrong here, but this is my general
> > understanding of
> > the swap.  It can be done much cheaper, but as price
> > decreases, your skill
> > and resources must increase exponentially.  The physical
> > aspect of getting
> > the motor into the car is not such a big deal, just a
> > relocation of motor
> > mounts, etc.  You MUST get a complete motor for
> > electronics...Which cannot
> > be too much fun wiring everything up (As the 1.8T is drive by
> > wire).  But
> > the main technicality is the drive train...Going from a cable
> > clutch to a
> > hydro clutch, along with a cable shifter is not an easy task
> > (and I believe
> > that this is where the bulk of momentum's expense (sans
> > engine) comes in).
> > Also, do not forget brakes (with a 5 lug pattern), etc.
> > -Steve H
> >   '88 16v Rocco
> >
> >
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