Turbo conversion questions...

[rhock99@epix.net (Ryan H)]

So what you're saying is if I try to use the 8V pistons, the compression will be like 7:1... I guess the combustion bowl in the head does a big part in determining compression.

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> From: "Alan Stamper" <scirocco-al@insight.rr.com>
> Date: 2003/03/02 Sun PM 06:01:30 EST
> To: "Ryan H" <rhock99@epix.net>
> Subject: Re: Turbo conversion questions...
> 
> The size of the piston is the same but the design on the top surface is
> different.  You will have way less compression.  I'm not sure what it ends
> up being, but if you put the 16V piston with the 8v head it's over 13 to 1.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ryan H" <rhock99@epix.net>
> To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2003 5:47 PM
> Subject: Turbo conversion questions...
> 
> 
> > Is it possible to use the 1.8L 8V pistons (8.5:1 compression ratio) on a
> 1.8L 16V engine?  The bore and stroke are the same, correct? - so I would
> just use 8V pistons as well as piston rings for the 8V?
> > Also, what is a good source for the oil line to the turbo?  It's gotta be
> pressurized of course.
> > Thanks,
> > Ryan H.
> >
> >
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