RE: car upgrade

[Chris Coracini <Coracin@usdl.com>]

for the price of that kit you could buy a complete 2.0 16V engine.  why
don't you just get a 2.0 short block for less than $400 an use your 1.8
16V head on it!

chris
86 16V scirocco

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>From: 	Derrick[SMTP:tyrone27@bellatlantic.net]
>Sent: 	Wednesday, February 03, 1999 5:10 PM
>To: 	scirocco-l@scirocco.org
>Subject: 	car upgrade
>
>I have a question.  I am thinking about buying a 1.8L engine kit from
>Autotech.  I have a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco 16v and the kit will
>upgrade it to a 2.0L engine.  Plus I am going to put a turbo into the
>car.  Can the engine handle this extra power?  While I'm doing should I
>upgrade the clutch as well or can I use the stock clutch?  Have anyone
>did this before and do you know how much it will cost for the mods?  Do
>you know how much power it will make?  Also do you know the maximum
>amount of boost I can put the car to without blowing a gasket or
>something up?  With the 1.8L engine kit, do I have to shave anything or
>is it a direct put-on to the engine?  While I'm doing this and the
>engine is open do you have any suggestions on the other parts of the
>Scirocco to upgrade?
>
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