Re: considering new changes to engine...

["Patrick Bureau" <pbureau@home.com>]

So you are suggestion to get a 2.0L block (3a = PL ??) and slap my 1.8l 8v
head on it.
I am not sure what that would improve on? I though doing this would increase
compression
at the pistons and that would result in head gasket blowouts. (from what I
understand, which is limited to be honest)

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Dj Stevey K" <djsteveyk@scirocco8v.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Friday, August 03, 2001 6:41 PM
Subject: Re: considering new changes to engine...


> > 3. I do not want to make a dragster out of my car, and I am happy with
the
> > 95HP it currently has
>
> If your happy with your 95 HP the I would suggest bolting up a 2L
> (prefferably 3A) block to that head of yours.  That way you do not have to
> change ignition systems.  You would want to add a knock sensor (quite easy
> to add to existing system).  But you will be able to keep absolutely
> everything else (exhaust/intake/ignition/mounts/accesories etc...).  3A
> blocks can be had for fairly cheap if you can find them and while it is
out
> freshen it up in line with you budget.  A good post a while ago on what to
> do while the engine is out can be found here...
> http://www.scirocco8v.com/articles-4.shtml Shawn Meze wrote it and it goes
> over everything you should consider in a rebuild of an engine.
>
> The added torque will snap your neck and then if you so choose later on to
> add a bunch more power, all you have to do is take your head off and get
it
> worked.  Add a hot cam and exhaust...maybe deck the head a bit for higher
> compression and you will have a screamer.  But for now, just with a
rebuilt
> 2L w/ JH head you will have somewhere around 120-130HP (at the crank of
> course) in a very reliable package for a very cheap price (read: if you do
> the work yourself under $1000USD block included).
>
> >    Yes I am trying to acheive a little more power without having to
rewire
> > the ENTIRE car.
>
> The above setup is pretty much the answer you might be looking for.
>
> > abstain from flaming I am inetresting in technical information, not, I
am
> > stupid and should
> > just get myself a 16v conversion and get on with  my life. thank you.
>
> I hate to say it but 16v isn't always or the only way for more power...BTW
> this was not said to start a flame war so don't anyone turn it into one.
> This is all based on my opinion and experience with the 3A block. HTH
>
> Jody Bailey
> 1982 Scirocco 2L 8v
> http://www.scirocco8v.com
>
>
>
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