Re: [Mk1gti] [tech] 2.0l Swap 8V

["Sal" <pellom@YorkU.CA>]

Yikes,

You mean to say that the header which is already installed will no longer be
of use? Sheit!  That makes me wanna keep looking for an Audi block.

A local Audi mech recommended that I bore out my present block.  Any
comments on that?

I've already changed the bearings, etc.  Thus, the block is freshly rebuilt
and reboring it is plausible a consideration.  Should I bore it to a 2.0l or
what the heck, go for the 2.1l?

Sal

----- Original Message -----
From: T Berk <tberk@mindspring.com>
To: <Mk1gti@yahoogroups.com>
Cc: Scirocco <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2001 5:29 PM
Subject: Re: [Mk1gti] [tech] 2.0l Swap 8V


> Sal wrote:
> >
> > 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
> >
>
> The Audi block is the same height is the same as the VW block you have
> now. The ABA is known as a 'tall block', to make it fit you will need
> some kind of downpipe or adapter that will bridge the small difference.
>
> Techtonics is famous for having one of these for you if you go the
> taller block route.
> <http://www.tttuning.com>
>
> Either way be sure you use a dual manifold/downpipe instead of the singe
> down pipe the non GTI 84s come with.
>
> Check it out:
> <http://www.volkswagen.org> Check out Engine Swaps link.
>
>
> <http://www-pal.usc.edu/~jan/cars.html>
>
>
> hth,
> TBerk
>
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