Re: 8v 2.0 L vs. 16v 2.0 L

["dalewitt" <dalewitt@express-news.net>]

Your numbers appear to be "right on" and you should be very happy with the results.  In some cases expenses
are relative....If you get the job done and like the results....It was worth the bucks.  If I had to admit how much
is invested in my roccos, the band widths would fill up with "Why did yous".  I spent the money cause I could and
I knew what I wanted..........Best of luck

Dale Witt
86.5 2.0 16v rocco (daily driver)
82 2.1 16v rocco (Zender 400 w/NOS)

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> > > >>I guess it depends on the budget.  if you already have a 16v car, then
> > i
> > > would definatly stick with it.  I'm sure with the same amount of money
> > put
> > > into an 8v and a 16v, you would have a faster 8v, but if you have a large
> > > budget, go with the 16v IMHO of course.
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> > > Really?  You think that if you took at stock 8v and stock 16v, ands put
> > > say $5000 dollars in to each,(no more, no less), that the 8v would be
> > > faster?  i think i might have to disagree.
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> > Of course not, but i'm talking budget wise.  if you put say, $1000, into
> > either one,  you'll get alot more for your money in an 8v, where a 16v, you
> > may get a good  set of cams, and thats about it.  I can't even think of
> > enough things to do to an engine for 5g's, staying normally aspirated and
> > same displacement.  but i'd still stick with my 16v any day.
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> > Owen
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> Tell you what, I'll let you know.  My 16v rebuild/build up is going to run
> me $3-$4k.  It adds up really really fast, here's a breakdown from my own
> experience (most of this I've done/bought, others are in process, and some
> things are going to happen over the winter):
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> 2L 16v short block: $400
> Machine shop work on same (lotsa details here): $750
> Ported/rebuilt 1.8 16v head: $500
> Schrick 260 cams: $650
> 83mm oversized pistons: $340
> Engine gaskets, head gaskets, bearings, (lotsa other stuff) etc...: $350
> water pump, distributor, o2 sensor, (lotsa other stuff) etc...: $350
> Tons-o-other-crap (eg. cam sprocket...etc...): ~$300
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> This has been quite an undertaking on my part, it takes tons a time and money
> to work over a 16v, but I suppose if you want the meanest, fastest normally
> asperated Scirocco in the North East...your gonna hafta do a bit more then me.
> :-)!
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> Ask me if I can afford to rebuild my tranny!  Gawd, this had better be worth
> it!
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> ==Brett
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