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88 16v modding help



Larry has written the same response I was considering sending you. Except
that I am a lot closer to you and may be of some help. P-mail me.

Rick Alexander
http://www.brubakerbox.com
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry" <rocco16v@netzero.com>
To: <NarcolepticFlea@aol.com>; <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Sunday, August 11, 2002 6:12 PM
Subject: Re: 88 16v modding help


> Well, Narco, here's my take on your question and it's probably not
something
> you want to hear:
> :)
> 1) Holes in airbox make more noise than power since, on your 16V, it
already
> is part of a cold air induction system. About all you can do is keep a
clean
> filter in it.
> 2) Cheap A-Z intake?  Even if you could get it to work, see above.
> 3) I'm about as far away from you as I can be and still be in the USA, =
so
> can't help on a New York
>     paint shop.
> 4) Spark plugs, one, two, three, or four electrode-type, do not add
> horsepower.  They may help you
>     recover lost power if your current plugs are not 100%.  The list se=
ems
> to like NGK's or the Bosch 3-
>     wire plug.
>
>  I think most listers will agree with this:  any meaningful performance
> increase will cost significant money and/or time and/or trouble.
>
> "You get what you pay for" and " There is no such thing as a free lunch=
"
> come to mind.....
>
> Now for the good news: the most efficient use of your $$ and time may w=
ell
> be spent in performing a thorough tune-up that will return your '88 to
> factory tune-up specs.  You may find a satisfying increase in running
> crispness after you do this.  At least it will give you a good base-lin=
e
to
> start from and something to compare any future performance modification=
s
to.
> Anything beyond this will take a budget of some sort and realistic
> expectations.
>  You will have fun.  You will experience frustrations.  You should have
some
> great successes.  Use the list as part of your researce, but please don=
't
> rely ONLY on the list!  Use the web, use local mechanics/part people, u=
se
> supplier's experience, READ BOOKS, and learn about your Scirocco. Over
time
> you can become the 'answer man' instead of the 'question man'.
> (The preceeding was the opinion...and I AM opinionated... of the author
> only, and not of the list in general....)
>
> Larry  sandiego16v
>
>
>
> > I have a stock '88 16v and I'm looking for a list of cheap things I c=
an
do
> to it to up the power somewhat and basically just make it a little
> different. I know cat-back exhaust is like first on the list of things =
to
> do, but I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions of which kit to g=
et.
> I'm looking for decent sound (preferably low, beefy like, rather than
import
> fartcan sound) and a good price-performance ratio. Other things I was
> wondering about: 1. swiss cheese airbox, I've heard it just makes an
> annoying whoosh sound and I've heard it actually does something, so whi=
ch
is
> it? 2. those cheap induction kits from autozone, has anyone tried to pu=
t
> this on? They cost like $50 at the most, look decent and probably impro=
ve
> airflow, but I can't think of a way to actually connect it to the intak=
e
> hose... 3. Is there anyone in NY who can paint a car? I would but there=
's
no
> where around me to rent the equipment needed. I can do sanding and prep
> work, but would need help with masking/stripping the car. I'm looking f=
or
> someone preferably in the Albany or Poughkeepsie area, but will travel
> somewhat. 4. Last thing, the Bosch 4+ spark plugs, do they make any
> noticible difference in anything with a stock car? If you have any llit=
tle
> tips or hints or suggestions, feel free to pass them along.
> >
> > Thanks for the help in advance,
> > Dan
> >
> > P.S.- Please send replies to my personal email as well as the list.
> > I=A1---I=A1-=AE=A2?=FF=B9zzjjS=9D=B1=A1
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