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Re: [tech] 2.0l Swap 8V



The 3A will not require the 16mm longer downpipe for the exhaust. From the 
experience that I have had with the ABA. I would advise you to get the 3A. 
While swapping blocks it is a good idea to rebuild it before you install it.

Chris DeLong
ICQ#45030867
Seattle, WA USA
'80 16V 'Rocco ragtop
'91 GLi 2.0 16V
'77 Rabbit 16V
'80 'Vert (parting out!)
'61 17 Window type II
'91 Vanagon
'78 Rabbit
'78 Rabbit (for sale)
'87 GTi 16V



>From: "Sal" <pellom@yorku.ca>
>To: "Scirocco" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>, "GTI" <Mk1gti@egroups.com>
>Subject: [tech] 2.0l Swap 8V
>Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2001 16:04:21 -0700
>
>I understand that I can either use a 2.0l block from an Audi (engine code
>3A) or use an 2.0l block from a newer VW (engine code ABA).
>
>Which one should I source out for my 8V upgrade?  Does it make a 
>difference?
>I heard that I may encounter a problem with getting the exhaut to fit
>properly.  So which one should I be getting?
>
>BTW, the car is an 84 Rabbit.
>
>TIA
>
>Sal
>
>
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