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

[mk1mark at gmail.com (Mark F.)]

On 10/8/07, Jeff Toomasson <area53@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Keep in mind - the ABA is only 10:1 whereas the PL is 10.5 and the 9A 10.8...
>
> Another thing to note is that I'm pretty sure 16v knock boxes are different
> part #'s than their 8v counterparts. Not sure how that impacts your situation,
> but something to keep in mind...

I stripped the hell out of the car, so I have everything, including an
intact harness.  I cheated and used a sawzall to get the harness out.
It still took me forever!  (here's the aftermath pic:
<http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc187/mk_1_mk/16v_scrapped.jpg>.

The thought of having to swap the entire harness was the reason I
didn't seriously consider dropping the 16v in the 82, but I thought I
remembered someone mention they ran a 2L 16v w/ CIS just fine.  If it
were any other car...

The engine started out as a 1.8L, and was bored out to 2L.  It's
probably a guessing game as to the exact c/r.  I may pop the head off
of it and check out the internals since it's been sitting for almost 3
years (it also has ARP studs, so I'll only need to buy a new head
gasket).  I can always cc a combustion chamber.  Does the 16v have
domed or dished pistons (I've never ripped into one?

Later,

Mark.

> G/L w/ it - JT
>
> > On 10/8/07, Jeff Toomasson <area53@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >> @ Verboten: What did you do for knock sensing? That would be my main
> >> concern installing a higher compression motor into a scirocco. But for
> >> winter use, as in Mark's case, it may not be a problem.
> >>
> >> Either way - it can definitely be done in a month, Mark. It would
> >> admittedly be easier if you had a '84+ fusebox, but it's definitely not
> >> hard for someone w/ your skillz...
> >>
> >> JT
> >
> >
> > Thanks for the reply guys...  I've run a high compression ABA without knock
> > sensing without issues (premium fuel...).  I may graft in the knock sensing
> > ignition, but leave the fueling stock CIS.
> >
> > Great!  I'll start on the swap later today...
> >
> > Later,
> >
> > Mark.
> > 75
> > 82 - soon to be 16v
> > 82 Caddy - mTDI swap in progress
> > 91 Jetta Coupe
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