Re: 1.8L 16v Block in an 8v

["Chris DeLong" <green536@hotmail.com>]

Better get a knock sensor system as you will be running about 14-1 
compression ratio. The pistons are totally different than 8Vs.


>
>Well, I am about to do this so I just wanted to make sure that it is
>feasible.  As far as I know the blocks are the same except for the piston
>squirters which would actually benefit an 8v motor.  I have a 1.8L block
>still from when I swapped in a 2.0L and now I have a 8v Scirocco that needs
>a block from someone hitting something huge in the middle of the car.  So,
>swap over the distributor drive parts, pistons, and viola!!  Anyway,
>everything else will be replaced new (oil pump, bearings, rings, all 
>gaskets
>and seals, probably clutch, etc.  So, whatdya think?  Any help would be
>appreciated!!  Thanks In Advance!!!
>
>Dave
>
>
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Chris DeLong
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'80 16V Rag
'88 Scirocco 16V (for sale!)
'78 Rabbit (16V) Woohoo!
'82 GLI
'80 'Vert
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