1.7 8v Power Options

[rept@qwest.net (rept)]

How about swapping the head of the 1.7 for one that flows?   What are 
the options here?

Can you adapt a 16V TB?   How about a bigger airbox aswell?

BoxOParts wrote:

>haha nice e-mail addy Justin.
>
>Basic things you can do include advancing the timing a bit, adding a more
>agressive cam, G-grind or better and a larger free flowing exhaust.  If your
>82 has the toilet bowl exhaust manifold you can swap it for the
>later/earlier dual outlet also.
>
>That said, pitch the boat anchor 1.7 and find a high compression 1.8 RD
>motor from an 86 GTi to swap in.  You trade off the 75 HP for 106?  And
>really only have to add a knock sensor to make it go.
>
>BcH
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org
>[mailto:scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of Justin Tomlinson
>Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2002 10:25 PM
>To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
>Subject: 1.7 8v Power Options
>
>
>Was wondering what kind of things can be done (relatively inexpensive
>(haha)) to give my poor little 1.7 a bit more oomph, as it's a little
>lacking next to the 16v.
>
>Justin Tomlinson
>Orlando, FL
>88 16v Scirocco
>82 8v Scirocco
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