Re: Very interesting

["Dave Ewing" <rabbit16v@prodigy.net>]

Why not, same block!  Just add the little piece on the block below the head
where it mounts to.  Seen it done!!

Dave

> it is not possible to install an8v 90A alternator on a 16v without making
> all new brackets.
>
> Chris DeLong
> ICQ#45030867
> Seattle, WA USA
> '80 16V 'Rocco ragtop
> '91 GLi 2.0 16V
> '77 Rabbit 16V
> '80 'Vert (parting out!)
> '61 17 Window type II
> '91 Vanagon
> '78 Rabbit
> '78 Rabbit (for sale)
> '87 GTi 16V
>
>
>
> >From: "Dave Ewing" <rabbit16v@prodigy.net>
> >To: "Scirocco List" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> >Subject: Re: Very interesting
> >Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2001 14:43:02 -0800
> >
> >I always thought that the ideal setup for a non A/C car was to have the
> >Jetta/Golf 16v radiator and install 90 amp 8v alternator in the 8v spot
so
> >you 1. didn't loose cooling, 2.  didn't have to use that expensive 16v
> >Scirocco upper hose 3.  shorter belt so it doesn't squeak and stretch on
> >you
> >all the time.  LMK if I am wrong but that is what I was shooting for on
my
> >car.  That and maybe a serpentine belt someday when I find the right
parts.
> >
> >Dave
> >
> > > Huh, wha? Is this an opportunity to substantially lighten my car? Huh?
I
> > > must have missed this thread. Please spill the beans again! How much
> >weight
> > > savings and how much cost, por favor? Btw, I ditched my AC compressor
> >and
> > > moved my alternator down into that spot.
> > > --
> > > Scott F. Williams
> > > NJ Scirocco nut
> > > Golf GTI 16v rallycar
> > > Mazda 323 GTX turbo assault vehicle
> > >
> > > Check out our rally team's website!
> > > http://www.usrallyteam.com
> > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > > > [mailto:owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of Chris DeLong
> > > > Sent: Friday, November 02, 2001 3:43 AM
> > > > To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > > > Subject: Very interesting
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I find it interesting that NOONE is intersted in an aluminum billet
> > > > alternator bracket w/o AC for a 16v. Lots of you guys are
> > > > ditching your AC
> > > > and buying heavy cast iron brackets for your cars.
> > > >
> > > > Oh well. Thought I would offer it to ya guys.
> > > >
> > > > Chris DeLong
> > > > ICQ#45030867
> > > > Seattle, WA USA
> > > > '80 16V 'Rocco ragtop
> > > > '91 GLi 2.0 16V
> > > > '77 Rabbit 16V
> > > > '80 'Vert (parting out!)
> > > > '61 17 Window type II
> > > > '91 Vanagon
> > > > '78 Rabbit
> > > > '78 Rabbit (for sale)
> > > > '87 GTi 16V
> > > >
> > > >
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