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Re: hello again



Well, I'm actually talking about starting from scratch and was leaning
toward the 1.8T. Saw a really nice one in one of the galleries on
scirocco.org. If anyone is interested in the same swap that's in my '78, I'd
be happy to help. Might save some heartache. Could sell some components
(wiring harness, for examp.) since I'll be building entirely new car. Thanks
for the blower opinions, though. JR

> From: Night Shadow <soltwede@privateI.com>
> Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2001 14:07:34 -0700 (MST)
> To: Dave Ewing <rabbit16v@prodigy.net>
> Cc: Scirocco List <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Subject: Re: hello again
> 
> 
> Dude, are you smoking crack?  $4000 in CANDAIAN maybe.  I think they are
> more like $2000 US, and yes, the gains aren't seriously impressive in the
> HP department, but the torque sees quite a boost.  And concidering that
> the crossflow puts out more torque than HP in stock form anyway....would
> be a nice upgrade.
> 
> I think the biggest reason they tuned it so modestly is because it meets
> CARB requirements, also, for longevity of the engine.  If I had the spare
> cash I would do it....nothing like a drop in solution that nets you a 50%
> increase in power with 3-4 hours of work....I don't know about you, but my
> time is extreamly valuable.  Imagine the hours spent trying to source,
> assemble and properly tune an turbo solution......suddenly that $2000
> price starts to make sense.
> 
> I'd like you to come up with a quality, complete, emissions legal
> alternative.....bet you won't find one for the crossflow.  Especially in
> the emissions department.
> 
> Again, a differing opinion.
> 
> Eric
> 
> 
> 
> On Wed, 21 Nov 2001, Dave Ewing wrote:
> 
>> For the $ those things are junk!!  How much boost do they give you for
>> $4000?  6psi?  Not worth it to me.  Even if I had mass $ and a crossflow, I
>> still wouldn't get it.  Might be a nice add on for everyday driving but not
>> for what most of us are interested in!!!  Just my opinion!!
>> 
>> Dave
>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Actually...I was about to suggest John saving up for the Nesupeed
>>> supercharger....that would give that crossflow a nice little bump in
>>> power!
>>> 
>>> Eric
>>> 
>>> On Wed, 21 Nov 2001, Brett Van Sprewenburg wrote:
>>> 
>>>>> Not sure who's still on the list that I know from a few years ago, but
>> hello
>>>>> to all. Still have my '78 2.0 8v crossflow rig, but am getting the itch
>> to
>>>>> start a new project. Finally got a garage of my own. What's the hot
>> swap
>>>>> these days? 1.8T (or is that old news). Glad to be back.
>>>>> 
>>>>> JR
>>>>> 
>>>>> John Ryland
>>>>> Richmond, VA
>>>> 
>>>> Hi John, been a while.  Welcome back! Send me a few new pictures of your
>>>> nice Mk1 for the site, eh?  Do you want to do a totally new car, or swap
>>>> out your 2L for something with more go?  If it were me with that 2L,
>>>> I'd turbo it. :)  Do you still have all the info on that swap?  I'd be
>>>> very interested in that info...thanks John!
>>>> 
>>>> ==Brett
>>>> 
>>>> \/  '84 Scirocco (ITB racer 2B) | "Hot VW's, take two home. They're
>> small"
>>>> \/\/ '88 Scirocco 16v (Show), '92 Passat 16v (Winter+) | -
>> brett@netacc.net
>>>> 
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>>> Eric
>>> Westminster, CO
>>> 
>>> 76 Honda CB400F Super Sport
>>> 80 Scirocco (Parts car turned Daily Driver, mine)
>>> 81 Scirocco S (2.0 16v swap and complete restoration in progress)
>>> 84 Scirocco Automatic (SOLD)
>>> 91 Cabriolet (2.0 8v swap and mechanical rebuild in progress)
>>> 00 Golf GL TDI (Katy is driving this for now)
>>> 
>>> "For Aquarians, the physics of loopholes is a perfectly valid science."
>>> -Kelli Fox
>>> 
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> Eric
> Westminster, CO
> 
> 76 Honda CB400F Super Sport
> 80 Scirocco (Parts car turned Daily Driver, mine)
> 81 Scirocco S (2.0 16v swap and complete restoration in progress)
> 84 Scirocco Automatic (SOLD)
> 91 Cabriolet (2.0 8v swap and mechanical rebuild in progress)
> 00 Golf GL TDI (Katy is driving this for now)
> 
> "For Aquarians, the physics of loopholes is a perfectly valid science."
> -Kelli Fox
> 
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