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

[FreshApple <freshapple@mac.com>]

I think you might also be able to use a 16v upper strut bar because
there are similar issues with the 16v throttle body.

Mark Peele wrote:

> > 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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