Re: considering new changes to engine...

["Allyn" <amalventano1@home.com>]

even worse is what im going for: 2.0 turbo 16v.
al

----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary Huff" <scirocco86@home.com>
To: "Dj Stevey K" <djsteveyk@scirocco8v.com>
Cc: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2001 6:47 PM
Subject: Re: considering new changes to engine...


> I still say the worst mistake I ever made was buying my 16v Scirocco. In retrospect I should have
hung in there for a mint mk2 8v and built a sick turbocharged motor for it. I'm kind of cringing at
what the 2.0l for my 16v car is going to cost me doing the work myself :(
> -Gary Huff
>
> On Fri, Aug 03, 2001 at 05:41:36PM -0600, Dj Stevey K wrote:
> > > 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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