CIS-E in earlier cars...

[David Ian Utley <diutley@telepath.com>]

>
>The easiest swaps to do is to get an engine code JH from a Rabbit GTi 
>or later Scirocco. All you would need to do is change the upper 
>radiator hose. (Some guys simply cut their existing hose.) If you can 
>get the flywheel, throttle body and distributor with the engine, it 
>will complete the upgrade package.
>If you choose to use the 10-1 GTi engine from the 85, you will need to 
>use the CIS-E knocksensor with it. Otherwise, you will have to retard 
>the timming alot to get it to run worth a crap. I know some guys who 
>dont use the knock sensors on the 10-1 motors and they complain about 
>the knock. go figure.
>also try and get the flywheel, throttle body and distributor with this 
>engine too. The flywheel is bigger (So you can have a bigger clutch) 
>the throttle body is a little bigger (more airflow) and the distributor 
>is made for the engine. (No need to recurve it.)
>
>
>Shawn
>
Yes, welcome to the list!  
        What Shawn has said is exactly true, but I will say that you MUST
have the throttle body, distributor, and flywheel, and something evern more
important.  Not only do you need the knock-sensing ignition module and the
knock sensor, but you will need the CIS-E brain, and wiring harness if you
choose to go with the CIS-E system.  They all work together as a unit.  I
have this system in my '84 GTi.  I love it!  The car really looks like a
heap, but I suprise many people everyday.  The extra 15 ponies of the CIS-E
engine over the CIS are really good to have, esp. at top end.  I appear to
have about the same or slightly better torque over the CIS I had originally.
        On the cost, if you look around, you could find this whole system
for about $5-600.  I lucked out myself, and got it well below that.  8-)
But, if I were you, I would go with the CIS-E.  Extra trouble, but more
scoot.  If you have any other questions, feel free to contact me direct.

Good Luck!

David
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