Re: another 2.0L question...

[Robert piwonka <tpiwonka@TTACS.TTU.EDU>]

I could get a 2.0 short block for 550 but that is used, but i wasn't
considering buying this kit from auto tech cause 1500 is ridiculous.

Robert
----- Original Message -----
From: "S. Coleman" <deadbolt@mindspring.com>
To: "Scirocco List" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Monday, October 01, 2001 4:45 PM
Subject: Re: another 2.0L question...


> Don't quote me on this,.. but it seems that the gear on the end of the
> intermed. shaft needs to be ground to clear the new parts.   Honestly,..
> pushing a 1.8 block is a waste of time IMHO.   I can buy a complete 2.0
> motor for $450.00 and nothing needs to be clearance.   After selling off
the
> parts you don't need,... you have paid for your shop bill and new rings
and
> bearings.   (or should be close,...)   I believe that is the plan for Mike
> A. who I rebuilt and sold a similar package to.   I dunno,...   Maybe if I
> couldn't source a 2.0 block,..I might consider this package from
> Autotech.,... . but I could probably ship you a 2.0 motor cheaper than
that
> kit?
>
> Just some thoughts,
> Chris
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Robert piwonka" <tpiwonka@TTACS.TTU.EDU>
> To: "scirocco" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Sent: Monday, October 01, 2001 5:03 PM
> Subject: another 2.0L question...
>
>
> > Is it possible to use 82.5mm pistons and just use a 92.8mm crank in a
1.8L
> > block this is for a PL I am reffering to, or would the interrmediate
shaft
> > be in the way?
> >
> > The only reason I say this is becasue autotech sells a kit to make a 1.8
> > into a 2.0 but they said that the interrmediate shaft would have to be
> > altered or modified along with the oil pump.  anyone have any
> > info/experience on this.
> >
> >
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