Re: car upgrade

[Derrick <tyrone27@bellatlantic.net>]

How much in your view would it cost to upgrade to the 2.0 with a short block
and what work has to be done

Chris Coracini wrote:

> 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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