Re: 16V in a Fox?

["Dave Ewing" <rabbit16v@prodigy.net>]

The exhaust wouldn't come out the opposite side and the exhaust manifold on
the 16v is multidirectional since it exits into a flat dual outlet flange.
I couldn't tell you what size the flange is on the downpipe of the stock Fox
but I know it would be easily modded to fit the 16v manifold.  Other than
that I believe the fuel system would work fine since it is CIS-E but I if it
has a knock sensor system, which I don't think it does, then you would need
the 16v knock box and not the 8v knock box.  Intake clearanc might be an
issue but as far as swaps go it doesn't seem like it would be easier than a
MK1/Rabbit swap.  I believe the Fox trannies are pretty tough (I think they
are based on the vanagon/bus tranny design).  I have thought that the Fox
would be a cool car to euro also but always thought that it should of been
rear wheel drive.  Of course, if that were the case, we'd see alot more of
them on the strip and probably less on the street.  If I remember right I
believe the had the hump and everything there for adding rear wheel drive
but I don't know what kind of setup you'd have to do to make it RWD only.
Would be a cool feat!!

Dave

> Someone asked me if it's possible to put a 16V engine into a Fox.  I'm
> inclined to think it is, but the major problem would be that the
> longitudinal placement of the engine would require the exhaust manifold
> to be put on the opposite side of the car.
>
> Anyone have any info on this?  How easy/feasable is it?  Does anyone
> manufacture conversion kits?
>
> Thanks,
> B.
>
> '82 Scirocco <-- sold  :-(
> '85 Jetta
> '87 Porsche 944
>
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