Re: getting an A3 2.0 8v..

[Chris Chambers <cbchambers@sprintmail.com>]

I just put a 2.0 out of a 96 golf into my 85 scirocco, but used the solid
lifter head.
I got a header from denon performance (Ron aka was Ron's Parts) and it fit
sweet.
The block is taller but the header fits nicely.

Chris

Nigel Heron wrote:

> Shawn C Meze wrote:
>
> > On Thu, 03 Sep 1998 00:12:13 -0400 nigel@psycode.com (Nigel Heron)
> > writes:
> > >hey guys,
> > >
> > >i just found myself an A3 2.0 crossflow 8v out of a 94-95 jetta
> > >it comes w/ the complete electronics including the motronic and the
> > >entire fuse box and harness.
> >
> > Bastard!
>
> hehe, you jealous or something?? :-)
>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > >the transmission (anyone know the code?)
> >
> > What is this? A quiz? Or are you just too lazy to look at it yourself?
> > (Dont MAKE me drive all the way there to just read the tranny code dude!)
> >    :)
> >
>
> smart ass! <smile> .. i'm getting it tomorrow morning, so i haven't checked
> it yet
> it's out of a jetta though, so it's a wide ratio
>
> > > w/ the clutch and flywheel,
> > >alternator w/ the pulleys (the flat belt one), and all the fuel stuff.
> > >the only parts i'll be missing is the o2 sensor, the exhaust manifold,
> > >and the air box (but i'll use a p-flow anyway)
> > >i'm picking it up for 1800$ can = 1,160 $US
> >
> > BASTARD!!! Damn good price if it all had low miles ..... um, I mean KM's
> > on it!
> >
>
> it's got 50K kms , that's something like 30K miles
> the guy had 3 of them lying around
>
> >
> >
> >
> > >can someone tell me which cars i can get dual exhaust manifolds from?
> > >78-80 roccos/rabbits, right?
> >
> > yes, but I dont know if it fits the crossflow head or not.
> >
>
> i think the exhaust ports are the same as the regular 8v, John Ryland said
> that he used his manifold from his 8v rocco on his new A3 engine
>
> > >what about diesels?
> >
> > yes, same as above.
> >
>
> what years?  'cause i'm pretty sure i'll never find one in the yard that's
> older than 84-85 that isn't completely rusted out..
>
> >
> >
> >
> > >do A2 dual manifolds/downpipes fit?
> >
> > They do not. The A2 manifold is offset and it will run into the shift
> > linkage.
> >
>
> humm.. i see...
>
> >
> >
> >
> > >or would this engine be better suited for headers?
> > >thanks,
> > >Nigel Heron
> > >86 Scirocco
> > >85 Scirocco Wolfsburg
> >
> > Thats exactly what *I* was thinking. Why not go full bore with the swap
> > and install a set of headers? Sounds appropriate to me. My only question
> > is how is the exhaust ports configured. Same as the regular 8V heads, or
> > is it different? Hmm...
> >
> >               Shawn Meze
>
> you think that the height of the block would affect the headers fitting in
> there nicely?
> i just hope i don't have to chop my hood for clearance
>
> Nigel Heron
> 86 Scirocco
> 85 Scirocco Wolfsburg
>
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