Re: audi 2.0 head

[VWMikeLVW@aol.com]

In a message dated 1/15/01 11:20:43 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
RandyB@E-Risk.com writes:


> Mike wrote:
> Throttle Bods: After going through Audis and VWs for the largest TB, I 
> found that even the Audi 4000s had an intake port for the larger TB, as 
> well 
> as the VW Fox (guess how I found that out). Mk I and early Mk II intakes 
> need 
> to be ported for the TB's usually installed in later Mk II VW and Audi/VW 
> 5cyl.s.
>
> Mike and those interested,
> For those that have seen the Intake Plenum on my tt motor, you will remember
> the cold start valve was right near the throttle body.
> Reason you ask????
> I used a VW fox intake plenum.
> Again you ask why???
> 1.    Throttle body opening did not need to be ported for the Neuspeed/5K
> TB, matched up perfectly.
> 2.    Intake chamber looks visibly larger (have not measured)
> 3.    With the webbing cut out and runners smoothed (took forever to do),
> not as much heat soak of the intake runners. 
>           (also makes it easier to see my header:-) )
> 4.    Just plain looks cool :-)
> 5.    Cannot verify, but I've heard the runners are longer than the 81
> Scirocco's plenum.
>
> Just thought I'd throw that in.
> I can send pic's of the setup for those interested.


hehe... I did that same thing a couple years ago on my Rabbit. After the 
groove that was worn into my drip rail though, I think it would be a good 
idea to move the cold start valve.

Mike
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'84-Arkay Turbo Rabbit GTI
'84-Rabbit GTI - uh.....
'77-Rabbit - project
'80-Scirocco S - (um... to be:1.9L crossflow, turbo, 6 speed, widebody?)