[tech] Audi 1.8T in a MKII Rocco???

[tberk@mindspring.com (T Berk)]

"Scott F. Williams" wrote:
> 
> Patrick, list member Rich Deede has a 1.8T-powered Mk2 Scirocco. In fact, I
> saw it up close and personal at the local VW show this past weekend. I never
> saw Rich, though. 

So who are we going to claim Rich is a doppleganger (sp) of, that there
is really only one person instead of two?

> As far as I know, the hardest part of converting an A1 to
> 1.8T is integrating the wiring harness. I say, "to hell with all that OEM
> crap". I'd simply drop it in there and manage the engine with an aftermarket
> system.
> --
> Scott F. Williams


I haven't heard anyone (with access to the entire donor car I suppose)
using the donor car's wiring or computer(s). I can understand not
wanting a lot of complexity but I would think the turbo management and
timing retard/advance of the stock setup would be a simple solution.

I believe I would have to comply to all the smog requirements If I was
to get a referee here in California to certify my car so I could legally
pass smog.

It'll be hard enough to get the two liter bubble block a sticker.


TBerk