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8V-16V

Yup, all the complications + work of a 16v swap, with NONE of the benefits :)
just add a block to the stuff you are swapping and you got a complete swap :)
Al

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joe Doty" <rocco2nr@hotmail.com>
To: <ryanruggles@uniserve.com>
Cc: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2002 11:59 PM
Subject: Re: 8V-16V


> STUPID QUESTION!!
> 
> Just kidding :) its more complicated than you think.  compression would go 
> to hell, and besides that you would need to machine the pistons so as to 
> avoid them trying to kiss the valves.  if that weren't enough, you'd have to 
> acquire the intake and exhaust manifolds, change the downpipe setup, and 
> change a bunch of radiator hoses.  and that's just off the top of my head :)
> 
> Joe
> 
> 
> >Can you throw a 16V head on to the 1.8L block?
> >
> >May be a stupid question but I'm curious...
> >
> >Ryan
> 
> 
> 
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