Re: Turn-key Engine vs Rebuild

[Etrik <etrik@pure-research.net>]

Smokinn wrote:
> 
> The more I think about it, the more I'm leaning toward a turn-key 2.0L
> 16v engine versus a 2.0L big bore rebuild kit for my 1.8L.  Any
> suggestions?  Also, does anyone know of any places that sell engines
> complete and what's the cost.  Thanks fellas.
> 
> Gerry
> http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/downs/7808/smokinn.html
> 87 Scirocco  16v
> 92 Jetta GL  8v
> 

I am fairly sure that its more expensive to turn a 1.8 into a 2.0,
your best bet would be to get a low mileage 2.0 shortblock from 
a passat (did GTI's have 2.0?) and bolt your 1.8 head to it. a
good shortblock can be anywhere from $500-$800.  As for complete
engines, I just saw an ad in a recent EC and the aircooled engine
guru GEX has 2.0 16v, http://www.gexintl.com/  and I am sure some
of the other tuners have them (TT Autotech?) I am user a turn-key
2.0 16v from one of them will cost ALOT.  The cheapest way is
a used 2.0 short block for sure, if one does all the work theirself
it can be kept under 1000 (I think).

HTH
Etrik
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