Re: 2.0 8v.... <snipping Oasis quote>

[Mark Peele <type53@yahoo.com>]

> Oh yeah, the other downside is that the ABA is 16.5
> mm taller, so
> you may have some clearance issues on the throttle
> body, and you
> need a longer downpipe (techtonics makes one).

Too me this is the biggest issue. I've yet to see an
install that permitted an upper strut stress bar -
which is a must for me personally. If you just want to
straight line the car - no problem. But if you want
handling and durablility, I believe that the A1
chassis MUST be re-inforced with upper and lower front
bars. 

That's why I will snap up a 3A if I ever run across
one. And you can bolt up either a solid lifter 1.8
head (JH) or a Hydraulic 1.8 head (HT/RD) to it.

Both motors will require a few thingies to get the
distributor to work, and you'll need to swap a VW pan
onto the 3A.


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