Re: Was: 1.8T conversion Now: MkI options.

[mike <rept@uswest.net>]

See... now your way over my head.    lol

One of the most important features to me is maintaining streetability, and
comfort of ride.
I have heard numerous reports about the dependability of the potential power
increase via the 1.8T.  As well as the fact that the damn thing will be hot and
idol well.  So handling, power, and comfort,  in that order .


Brian Honnold wrote:

> What I want to do is an ABA block with 20v head....a couple drag race guys
> are going this now....huge potential.  But there are lots of obstacles to
> clear with that swap.
>
> If you mated a 20v head to a 3A audi block, that might be nice, lower
> compression with a couple stock gaskets, use the factory fuel system for the
> 20v motor?
>
> hrmmmmm
>
> B
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: mike [mailto:rept@uswest.net]
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2000 4:49 AM
> > To: Brian Honnold
> > Subject: Re: Was: 1.8T conversion Now: MkI options.
> >
> >
> > Since this conversion has already been accomplished- maybe I
> > should consider
> > doing the 2.0T conversion    ;^)
> >
> > Brian Honnold wrote:
> >
> > > You hit it right on the head.
> > >
> > > I've been turning my own wrenches on MkI's for 12 years now so I am
> > > comfortable with what I am doing.....building a 300HP MkI is not for the
> > > faint of heart.
> > >
> > > my system is based on a 2.0 1995 golf block 16v scirocco head, custom
> > > headgasket, turbo....shit like that along with a fully programmabe fuel
> > > system.  The car has been apart for almost 18 months and I am in no
> > > hurry....no reason to rush and fuck it up.
> > >
> > > Brian
> > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > > > [mailto:owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of mike
> > > > Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2000 4:08 AM
> > > > To: Brian Honnold; Scirocco LIST
> > > > Subject: Re: Was: 1.8T conversion Now: MkI options.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Not that I have a ton of cash to dump-   but I look at it another
> > > > way.   If I
> > > > were to buy a new car, I would be looking at 15-20 thousand.
> > > > There is no new
> > > > car that would be able to touch the performance of a 1,800 lb 300
> > > > hp MK1 in
> > > > even the 25- 40 price range.  So.... Here i am with no car
> > > > payments, no full
> > > > coverage insurance and the desire for a bit of exotic and a
> > love for VW
> > > > Sciroccos (MK1's).    Not being a mechanic, i will look for a
> > > > company to do
> > > > this for me- and it may cost me 10,000 ,and my girlfriend (she
> > > > wants a ring- i
> > > > want a car) .  But in the end I should be able to come out with a
> > > > decent car,
> > > > tons of power, and i can always find another girlfriend.   :^)
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Brian Honnold wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > >From what is floating around out there the best and least
> > > > expensive way to
> > > > > amp up the fun factor on a MkI is to swap in the crossflow
> > motor and use
> > > > > OBDI engine management.  Get a hot cam, 2.25 exhaust, headers,
> > > > and a chip.
> > > > >
> > > > > With a reasonable amount of headwork this combo can make
> > > > 140-150+ HP and can
> > > > > be done under $2500.
> > > > >
> > > > > Nate Pierce did this in a MkII and it Rocked.
> > > > >
> > > > > If that's not enough, the low boost turbo setup from
> > > > 8vturbo.com will set
> > > > > you back another $1500 and get you to 175+HP.
> > > > >
> > > > > There are tons of options out there.  It's all a matter of money and
> > > > > motivation.  Some of us prefer to DIY and learn as much about
> > > > these cars by
> > > > > trial and error as we can.  Others will plop down the green and
> > > > drive away
> > > > > with a smile, not giving a shit why it all works.
> > > > >
> > > > > There is no best way to modify a MkI.  Just treasure it and
> > > > smirk at those
> > > > > poor bastards who are limited by the narrow view of their
> > > > square headlights
> > > > > :-)
> > > > >
> > > > > Brian
> > > > >
> > > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > > > From: owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > > > > > [mailto:owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of mike
> > > > > > Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2000 2:46 AM
> > > > > > To: Scirocco LIST
> > > > > > Subject: Re: 1.8T conversion
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Got a number for Matrix?
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > VWMikeLVW@aol.com wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > In a message dated 11/1/00 9:38:48 AM Pacific Standard Time,
> > > > > > > rept@uswest.net
> > > > > > > writes:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >> Researching possible engine conversions to my 1981 S
> > I was given
> > > > > > >> the
> > > > > > >> number for Dennon in B.C. Canada.    He quoted me an engine for
> > > > > > >> 4-5,000
> > > > > > >> Canadian, with 13,000 K.
> > > > > > >> 500 for custom stainless exhaust, and 3000 in labor and
> > > > > > >> modifications to
> > > > > > >> make it all fit.
> > > > > > >> This is in Canadian currency.
> > > > > > >>
> > > > > > >> Not bad I think.
> > > > > > >> Opinions? Concerns?
> > > > > > >>
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Try Matrix in Oregon,...I have heard $5k (US) including
> > parts and
> > > > > > > labor.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Mike
> > > > > > > http://www.geocities.com/vwmikel
> > > > > > > '84-Arkay Turbo Rabbit GTI
> > > > > > > '84-Rabbit GTI - uh.....
> > > > > > > '77-Rabbit - project
> > > > > > > '80-Scirocco S - (um... to be:1.9L crossflow, turbo, 6 speed,
> > > > > > > widebody?)
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
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