To supercharge a 3A or not?

[area53 at validpath.com (Jeff Toomasson)]

> 1) What really needs to be done with the Eurospec JH
> head to run higher boost?  Basically the G60 head
> upgrade (valves, etc)?  Obviously I want it rebuilt,
> but what should be done for supercharging?

IMHO, I'd only go for the valve upgrade if you need it to rest easy at night, 
i.e., it's an unnecessary expense. Also, keep in mind that the G60 uses a 
hydraulic head and the eurospec is solid lifter so you should confirm the 
compatibility as I don't think VW ever made sodium-filled valves for the solid 
lifter application...

> 2) Peter Tong mentioned that I should verify that the
> 3A dizzy works w/ Digi1.  Anyone have a clue?

Should work, but I'd confirm in the F/I section of the Vortex or VWSport.

> 3) Going the alternate piston route, I am not sure
> what headgasket would be appropriate for a F/I
>situation.  Is the stock sufficient or is there an
> upgrade for a 3A.

The ABA metal gasket will be fine.

> The 3A - a red-headed stepchild for F/I indeed.

Don't sell yourself short here. I specifically chose the 3A for my F/I bottom 
end because of its attributes - forged crank w/ piston squirters, shorter rod 
ratio (*in the face of everyone else's advice, I expect a quicker-revving motor 
vs. ABA). Conversely, I'm going w/ a ported (mildly) and polished (highly) x-
flow head. Though I still haven't decided if I'm going stacked gaskets or 
forged pistons....

G/L w/ it and keep us posted!

JT