Re: HELP!!!!

[mike <rept@uswest.net>]

nice! that sheds some light on my options. If I am going through the time and
effort, i want the 1.8T.  What about a 2.0T?

Jonas Karlsson wrote:

> >From: mike <rept@uswest.net>
>
> >I just found out that I have a 1.6 L instead of a 1.7 as I was
> >repeatedly told. THIS IS AN EMERGENCY!
>
> Dude, relax. The 81S in the US came with the 1.7. However, you prolly wish
> you had the 1.6, as I've heard that it revs up much faster into the power
> band, leading to a quicker feel. Although I wouldn't know first hand, my 78
> had the 1.8 already when I bought it.
>
> >I need a 2.0 L engine w/ injection- asap-
> >I would also be willing to look at G60 motor to put turbo's on.
>
> Now we're talking! Engine swaps, baby, the stuff of wet dreams and extensive
> tire wear. A breakdown as I see it.
>
> The 2.0 8v is definitely the swap you want if you are looking for simplicity
> and clockwork reliability. You'd be able to use your CIS and a head from a
> JH motor. (1.8 sciroccos, some cabriolets, rabbit GTI's, mk1 GLI's)
> Basically you're removing and reinstalling the same motor. And getting an
> 80+% gain in power. These can be massaged up to 145-150 horses and still
> remain street "legal" (except for emissions technicalities, but it'll run
> very clean)
>
> 16V is a significantly greater effort, but if you get a wrecked donor 16v
> Scirocco with good internals, then it all transfers straight over. If going
> through all the trouble anyway, you might as well source out a 2.0l bottom
> end to replace the 1.8l in the Scirocco. What's the verdict guys, is ~180HP
> the upper limit on the street? Where you at, Brett?
>
> The G60 requires extensive fabrication to make everything fit. Not worth it
> if left stock. G60 engine mods are $$$ too. But you get props if you
> successfully complete it.
>
> Then there is the 1.8T. --or as Homer Simpson would say-- Mmmmm, five valves
> and a turbo (drool). The potential of this motor is still unclear, although
> Full Race trim packages are advertised to over 400 HP. Not for a daily
> driver though. But with a chip, and exhaust alone you can knock on the 200HP
> door. Swap turbo's and the door is wide open. The Fabrication necessary is
> well worth it IMHO.
>
> As many have said, the VR6 adds way too much weight up front. This would
> ruin the balance of the car and destroy the handling characteristic of the
> car. Since the handling is the reason I own a scirocco and not a Camaro, I
> would _never_ consider this swap. It would be fast in the straight line,
> however. Could a waterpumper break the 10 second barrier? Wanna try? On
> secont thought, go with the 1.8T.
>
> HTH
>
> Jonas
> 85 Scirocco 2.0
> 78 Scirocco 1.8
> For direct reply: jonas@metabolex.com
> http://www.geocities.com/scirocco2l8v
>
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