Re: scirocco 8v block

["Dan Bubb" <jdbubb@ix.netcom.com>]

I think it's generally acknowledged that CIS is good for about 170-180 HP.
Some of the 8V's used cast cranks. Right now I can't remember which ones. I
wouldn't do anything beyond NA with this setup.
If your engine has a forged crank then it's damn similar to the 1.8T 20V
engine. Forged crank, forged rods, cast pistons.
Normally aspirated the short block will take as much power as the engine can
make.
If you're going for a turbo, as long as you take care of fuel, ignition
timing and piston cooling (oil squirters) I'd think it would be good for
close to 300hp.


----- Original Message -----
From: derrick flo <derrickmd18@juno.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>; <vw-tech@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, August 17, 2001 10:52 PM
Subject: scirocco 8v block


> I never heard this question before but how much horsepower can the 8v
> block take before it goes boom!  Plus how much power can the stock CIS
> system handle?
>
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