Engine Block questions...

[sfwilliams@home.com (Scott F. Williams)]

Russ, the 3A and ABA differ in several areas. Both motors are very suiable
to propelling your Scirocco to warp speed. Keep in mind that the ABA is 16mm
taller than your car's stock engine height. (The 3A is the same exact
height.) This can lead to hood and rain tray clearance challenges, too. The
3A block's distributor hole is too big to hold a VW distributor unless you
make some modifications. There are also a few other complications...

I haven't got the time to explain all this stuff but the answers are readily
available. Guys, hook this guy up with some links...
--
Scott F. Williams
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org
> [mailto:scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of Russ Tom
> Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2002 4:43 AM
> To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> Subject: Engine Block questions...
>
>
> There's a guy I know selling his 2 liter block from
> his Golf GTI.  He said it's an 8v Audi 3a block which
> is the same as a 9a except for the pistons.
>
> I don't know much or anything about engine block
> codes, differences of internal components - rods,
> cranks, pistons.  Is this worth getting?  Is it okay
> to run with these pistons?  Will it pretty much bolt
> right up and run?  Am I asking for trouble?
>
> He says it needs to be rebuilt.  I can do this.
>
> If all this is good, what's a good price to offer?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Russ
>
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