Re: 16V head on 2.0 crossflow?

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

Why not just use a 2.0L 16v block?

Dave

> 16v head on ABA block:
>
> Yields 8:1 compression and requires a change of the oil pump, crank pulley
> and intermediate shaft to 16v units. The pistons also have to be
clearanced
> so the valves dont smack.  Good news is this is identical to the factory
ABF
> motor so you can get the proper timing belt for it from The Potterman.
>
> An interesting alternative to the compression issue and pistons problems
is
> to have the rods rebushed with non ABA rod bushings and then use 2.0 16v
> pistons.  This yeilds 9.25:1 compression.  A little high for a turbo as it
> leaves little room for error in tuning but great drivability off boost.
You
> can also use a VW motorsport headgasket to get the compression up to
almost
> 10:1 if your not interested in turbo.
>
> HTH
>
> Brian H
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > [mailto:owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of Chris DeLong
> > Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2001 11:16 PM
> > To: ferret100@juno.com; scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > Subject: Re: 16V head on 2.0 crossflow?
> >
> >
> > Hmmm dunno about an A4 seeing as how they dont even have intermediate
> > shafts. But AFA the A3; everything will bolt up. About 8 to 1
compression
> > though. Turbo the sucker!
> >
> > 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: Brian C Barrows <ferret100@juno.com>
> > >To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > >Subject: 16V head on 2.0 crossflow?
> > >Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2001 23:19:41 -0400
> > >
> > >Just out of curiosity, I heard someone say that it's a common mod to
put
> > >a 16V head on the A3/A4 I4 engine.  I've never heard of this.  Can
> > >someone enlighten me?
> > >
> > >Thanks,
> > >B.
> > >
> > >'82 Scirocco <-- sold  :-(
> > >'85 Jetta
> > >'87 Porsche 944
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