RE: Fwd: Re: 2.0 Conversion questions (A1)

[Brian Honnold <bhonnold@pac-cap.com>]

Dont forget Mr Frankenberk that you must also wire up a knock sensor to 
work with this setup as well as modify your distributor to work with the 
Audi intermediate shaft.

Audi Bubble Block cost last time I looked into it was $450 here in 
Sacramento and the same guys wanted $100 for the distributor.

Brian Honnold
'78 Rocco Ragtop

On Thursday, February 18, 1999 11:18 AM, T Berk [SMTP:tberk@mindspring.com] 
wrote:
> This is a 'Me too' post, sorry.
>
> All my research has shown that one of the best and easiest engine swaps
> is the Audi 80 2.0 liter bottom end, also know as the 'bubble block'
> along with an  A1 GTI (perhaps the 83-84) top end. THis combines the
> grunt of the 2L along with a big valve, CIS based cyl. head.
>
> This is the main reason I had purchased the '84 GTI I recently used as
> an engine donor for My '81. All I need now is an old Audi to descend
> upon. :)
>
> TBerk
>
>
> Mark Peele wrote:
> >
> > 1984 GTI head is compatible with Audi 2.0 bottom end.
> >
> > I know of at least 2 folks with this setup.
> >
> > Mark
> >
> > >
> > >I'm not sure about this but I don't think that the 84 GTI head is
> > compatable
> > >with an Audi 2.0 bottom end!!!!!
> > >
> > >That's a solid lifter head right?????  Wrong oil pathways and such.
> > >
> > >You will need to use the VW oil pan for proper fit
> > >
> > >CIS-E is an easy swap....as long as you have all the electronics for
> > the
> > >knock sensor and fuel system.
> > >
> > >Brian Honnold
> > >'78 Rocco Ragtop (86RD motor with CIS-E)
>
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