240hp 1.7L

[rabbit16v@attbi.com (Dave Ewing)]

Haven't heard back from him yet but look at those pistons!!!  If the block
does come with, it looks like it is a high compression bugger!!

Dave

> Dave-
>  Don't assume nuthing'!!!!  You were smart to contact him....whadja' find
> out?
> I'm guessing it's the head only.....
>
> Larry
>
> >
> > I don't think it is unreasonable to assume that a 1.6 or 1.7L motor can
> make
> > 240hp if it is worked correctly.  Plus, this auction is for an entire
> > engine, not just the head.  I believe that he forgot to put a comma
> between
> > the engine and head when listing what he has for sale.  The block is
shown
> > in two pictures too.  I will email him and ask.  HTH!
> >
> > Dave
> >
> > > FYI, This is not a bash on the seller. He is a very dedicated fan of
VW
> > > performance. Also the owner of the Screaming Yellow Zonker (VW's
> prototype
> > > syncro).
> > >
> > > I've read the information on the flyer when this was posted on the
> Vortex
> > > and I brought it up then. The claim of 240Hp is not exactly accurate.
> This
> > > application is for engines between 1.7L and 2.2L. Only a worked
version
> of
> > > the 2.2L would generate close to 240HP. You cannot get the 240HP out
of
> a
> > > 1.7 simply by bolting this head up. I'm not saying this isn't a great
> > > purchase by any rate. Apparently the owner of Eurospec has a Graf
engine
> > as
> > > well.
> > >
> > > Happy bidding,
> > > Diamond Dave
> > > 88 Scirocco **For Sale!**
> > > http://scirocco16v.com/profiles/david_b.htm
> > > 84 Jetta GLI
> > > http://www.scirocco16v.com/jetta_gallery/mk1jet.jpg
> > > Portland, OR
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org
> > > [mailto:scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of Neal Tovsen
> > > Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2002 9:33 PM
> > > To: Cmr446@cs.com; scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > > Subject: RE: Ebay Find!!!!!
> > >
> > >
> > > I think it's safe to say that it would indeed be just about impossible
> > > to "find" the parts for these motors. You'd be making your own!
> > >
> > > Sooo....tempting....but...sooo....expensive!!!!
> > >
> > > Neal
> > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org
> > > > [mailto:scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org] On Behalf Of Cmr446@cs.com
> > > > Sent: Sunday, August 11, 2002 12:06 AM
> > > > To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > > > Subject: Re: Ebay Find!!!!!
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >   No fair, this guy is so close to me, but there's no way I
> > > > could shell out
> > > > the cash right now!! That and my wife would very likely kill
> > > > me before I got
> > > > out of the car with this in back! :)
> > > >   Anyone have any info on these motors? Would it be hard to
> > > > impossible to get
> > > > the missing parts?
> > > >
> > > > Carl
> > > > 77rocco
> > > > 89fox
> > > >
> > > > In a message dated 8/10/02 2:03:50 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> > > > rabbit16v@attbi.com writes:
> > > >
> > > > << Someone needs to buy this thing and slam it in a MK1 or
> > > > something.  I don't  know why it is apart but looks like one
> > > > of the old school race motors for  the Trans Am series or
> > > > something.  I'd buy it if I had the money.  Instant  show
> > > > winner I bet!!!
> > > >
> > >
> > >
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1849997809
> > >
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