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2L 16v engine work ok with (base) CIS?



my 2.0 16V rabbit ran GREAT on plain old "euro" CIS
If i had bought the rabbit before buying my callaway, i would have never
bought the callaway. thats how well it ran, and it was definitely fast
enough to suit me.



On 10/7/07, Mark F. <mk1mark@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Situation:  With snow about a month away I need to get my 82 winter
> beater back on the road as quickly and painlessly as possible.
>
> Problem:  It has a tired engine and shot exhaust.
>
> Solution:  I have a recently pulled 2L 16v engine/trans sitting on my
> loading dock, along with a full stainless TT header and 2.25" exhaust.
>
> The PITA I wish to avoid:  Swapping over the CIS-E electrics and
> components.
>
> With my other project, work, and various other commitments I'd like to
> get away with using the stock 1.7L CIS system if possible (ie: quick
> and dirty swap).  Anyone think this is do-able, or should I spend the
> time to graft in the 16v stuff?  Keep in mind that I'm not expecting
> perfection here - the car is, and always will be, a winter beater
> (until it inherits the earth that is...)  I'm also an 8v guy, so 16v
> related stuff is foreign to me...
>
> Later,
>
> Mark.
> 75
> 82
> 82 Caddy - mTDI swap in progress
> 91 Jetta Coupe
>
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