Re: 1.8T conversion

[mike <rept@uswest.net>]

I can't imagine it would go any different than at Momentum- save for I won't be
paying a markup for:   Labor, Parts, Engine, And custom pieces.   I will
acquire the engine and partys through a licensed mech. at his discounts-  and
paying him for the labor only (20 bucks an hour)  Thats a big savings on
Momentums 63 per hr.

There is no way that momentum are the only guys able to do this-   They may do
GREAT work over other shops- but so does my mechanic.  I figure it will cost me
just over half their quoted price. That includes frame work too.

:^)

Mike

Tim Ebling wrote:

> Mike, what's up?  :-)
>
> Please keep me informed as to how this goes.  For a long time I've been
> "planning" (long term here) to have Momentum do a 1.8t swap for me.  If you
> find a more reasonably priced alternative, I'd be VERY VERY interested to
> hear how this goes!
>
> thanks
>
> -tim
>
> PS I managed to score a ride in Kelly's 1.8t 'rocco, and let me tell you, at
> that moment I would have been willing to pay almost any price to have that
> engine in my car :-)
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: mike [mailto:rept@uswest.net]
> > Sent: Monday, November 13, 2000 11:34 PM
> > To: Riley McDowall; Scirocco LIST
> > Subject: Re: 1.8T conversion
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > i did see the pics on their site.    Their waiting list is a
> > bit too long for me,
> > and I feel that the price is rediculous qouted me in US
> > funds.   This can be done
> > well by another outfit-  I know enough machine shops to build
> > the custom pieces
> > needed (without the additional markup from Momentum) and I
> > have a great Mechanic
> > that is anal about details and cheap labor wise.   I will
> > build my own shop (i
> > need one anyway), buy the engine, and set this guy to work-
> >
> > Riley McDowall wrote:
> >
> > > At 7:07 AM +0000 11/9/00, mike wrote:
> > > >I have come to the conclusion that Momentum is the shop.
> > but the damn waiting
> > > >time is 8 months plus three for the job-  thats a frickin
> > year away.   I may
> > > >buy the engine myself prior.
> > >
> > > I know, it's a real bummer... but right now there's only
> > one guy working on
> > > cars, with another guy who helps out.  Supply cannot meet
> > demand... pick up
> > > the engine now, while you can still get ahold of low mileage
> > > NON-drive-by-wire motor packages.  Do not get a DBW motor
> > if you can help
> > > it... makes things a lot more complicated.
> > >
> > > If you haven't already, check out the pics of their 1.8t
> > scirocco on their
> > > site.
> >
> >
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