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Re: 1.8L Rabbit Engine into an 81 Scirocco?

To: Jimmy Cummings <jimmuc@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: 1.8L Rabbit Engine into an 81 Scirocco?
From: Scott Williams <sfwilliams@home.com>
Date: Sun, 01 Oct 2000 08:30:34 -0400
CC: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
Organization: Usually Sideways Rally Team
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Jimmy Cummings wrote:

> Would a 1.8L engine from a Rabbit directly bolt-in to an MK1 Scirocco? No
> cutting or welding required? Are there any other engines that would
> dritectly bolt-in to an MK1 Scirocco? Thank You.

Jimmy, this is a direct bolt in with no modifications needed like those that
you describe. With a 1.6 to 1.8l swap you'll usually need to reroute some
cooling lines and such but that is about it. Visit the following URL for a
really concise breakdown of your options:

<http://www.srsvw.com/eng.htm>
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