Re: [TECH][OT cabby A1] rebuild

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

On Thu, 24 May 2001, George Wendt Eats Beans wrote:

> On Thu, May 24, 2001 at 01:07:21PM -0400, Brian McGarvey wrote:
>
> > I already decided the not lowered is gone out the window. she wont notice
> > and inch :-)
>
> She's probably expecting it to ride hash... just use decent shocks ant
> it'll be fine.

actually in her words. I DONT WANT IT to look mexicanized/ghetto. Just a
sweet looking little cute cabby. She doesnt care about the wheels so I
figuer its getting teardrops or GTI wheels.



>
> > But how does one build up a strong motor that is quiet? If the cabby is in
> > good shape structurally what can i actually stick in it? 8v + turbo ( i
> > cant stand turbos...), G60, 2.0L 16v? or just a little kick ass 8v?
>
> I'd prefer a 10:1 2.0 8v. If you want a decent quiet exhaust, get a
> Techtonics with the optional second resonator, and make sure not to remove
> the cat.  Also, a lot of noise comes from modded intakes, so I'd stick
> with a stock airbox.
>
> Dan
>
> > oh and where do I look on the cabby for structure damage (rust)?
>
> Definitely check where the rear axle beam mounts up, as well as the
> footwell areas. Just like a 'rocco. :)
>
> Dan
>
>


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