Re: Carb manifold used for turbo applifations? was: EN enginecode?

[Brian McGarvey <brianm@zbt62.eastnet.gatech.edu>]

On Thu, 24 May 2001, T Berk wrote:

> Was looking at the $150 Roc for sale;
> <http://www.geocities.com/brianm_gt0954a> [Not the 16v] and find it is a
> carb'ed model. I was thinking someone might use that kind of intake
> manifold to mount forced induction.

Uhm as the CURRENT owner of this "carbed" model I suggest that this intake
maifold is off an OLD rabbit or other carb model 1.6,1,7,1,8. This
modification was NOT a stock option and was most likely put on because the
POx2 couldnt figure out how to fix the FI.
brian.
Tberk do you want the beast?
BTW I was saving it from the crusher....


>
> Cwazy idea but it looks like it might have some application in a low
> boost application. (Looks a bit restrictive, but.)
>
> TBerk
>
> oh & here is my apology:
>
> Woops, I always say 'bored out' when ever there is an increase in total
> volume. My bad.
> Dan Bubb wrote:
> >
> > Actually, the bore is the same between the 1.6 and 1.7. The stroke goes
> > from 80 to 86.4. Move the pin up in the piston and it all fits in the
> > same block.
> > Dan
> >
> > T Berk wrotein answer to:
> > > > Is it a 1.6 or 1.7? The head says 1.6 on it.
> > > > Thanx
> > > > ________________
> > >
> > > You will _never_ see a VW engine with 1.7 on it, it is a factory 1.6
> > > block that was bored out some. (By the factory).
> > >
> > > TBerk
>
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