Re: WOT stress bar interference

[FreshApple <freshapple@mac.com>]

    You will only gain power if you are using the larger matched intake
manifold along with the larger throttle body from the A2 Golf.  The A1
intake manifold will restrict airflow if it is not matched with the throttle
body.  Check to see how high the A2 manifold will come  to in comparison
with your A1 intake manifold.  If it is lower, then definitely use it.  This
will solve your clearance issue and also give you more intake airflow for
more power, which is what you are wanting.

Brian Honnold wrote:

> You might compare the GTI throttle body linkage to a standard Scirocco
> linkage,  If memory serves, the GTI sticks up a little higher.
>
> Brian H
>
>
> > Listers,
> >
> > The 84 8v that I bought a couple of months ago came with an ABD Racing
> > upper stress bar (which looks pretty cool) and a 85 GTI throttlebody.
> > The problem...I don't think I can get WOT because the throttle cable
> > hits the stress bar as it approaches WOT. (actually it is the end of
> > the throttle cable, where it attaches to the throttle, that hits the
> > bar). This prevents the the throttle from opening fully and prevents
> > the fuel enrichment switch from clicking on. It must get pretty close
> > because I think the car has more power than my previous 84
> > (R.I.P.)...Its just that if it has more to offer...I want it.
> >
> > So...Is it possible to reorient the throttle (i.e. rotate the throttle
> > actuator),  with a corresponding lengthing of the throttle cable, and a
> > slight bending of the fuel enrichment switch arm so that I get to WOT
> > before it hits the stress bar?
> >
> > Does anyone else have an ADB Racing stress bar with this problem? If I
> > raise the stress bar 1/4" using washers to give more clearance, will it
> > hit the hood? It looks like there is already one spot where it might
> > have been rubbing.
> >
> > Also, Does a GTI throttle body add any significant performance over
> > stock?
> >
> > TIA,
> > -Keith
> > 84 8v Minty Green (apparently not giving 100%)

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