winter projects, Passats

[mpeters6@rochester.rr.com (Marc Peterson)]

Valves?  We don't need no stinkin valves.  I'm dropping in my Hirth 399
motor out of my R.I.P. snowmobile.  I'll sure save a bunch on coolant and
oil!

That thing probably made as much HP as the 1.6 I'm running now...

Marc
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jerry Carter" <jerry.carter@shaw.ca>
To: "Scirocco List" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2002 3:50 PM
Subject: Re: winter projects, Passats


>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Marc Peterson" <mpeters6@rochester.rr.com>
> To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2002 10:41 AM
> Subject: Re: winter projects, Passats
>
>
> > My winter project is to keep my Scirocco running and out of the ditch.
> My
> > Jetta likes the nice warm garage.
> >
> > My spring project...well, I'm not not telling yet.  Just rest assured
that
> I
> > won't have the second lowest HP at the Buffalo Dyno Day next time.
>
>
> You're going to take out a few valves and sparkplugs and make sure you get
> the lowest?
>
> cool!
> Jerry C
> >
> > Marc
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Randy B" <sirocco@telocity.com>
> > To: "Cathy Boyko" <losinit@usa.net>; <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> > Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2002 12:49 PM
> > Subject: Re: winter projects, Passats
> >
> >
> > > Winter....whats that?!?!?!  He he.
> > >
> > > Welllllllll...........
> > >
> > > Mars:
> > > New windshield and seal
> > > Suspension alignment
> > > Replace destroyed TT front engine mount with Aluminum or other HD unit
> > > Fix rear window defroster (wiper works)
> > > Replace front rotors/pads with Zimmerman x-drilled/Mintex C-tech
> > > Instal Autopower roll-bar and M&R Harness's
> > > Get some seat time at the local tracks. (LS, SPIR, TH)
> > > Install all new engine sensors/sending units.
> > > Instal Supersprint SS header and ?? catback exhaust with dual Oxy
> sensors
> > > (one for CIS-Lambda and one for the Air/Fuel gauge)
> > >
> > > Cosmos:
> > > New windshield and seal
> > > Instal freshly warrantied Bilstein Sports/Nuespeed Lowering
> > > Fix heater (vacuum diaphram that opens/closes vents)
> > > Replace complete brake system with 16V parts in storage.
> > > OEM rotors/Mintex redbox pads.
> > > Replace steering rack with new unit in storage.
> > > Replace gas tank with restored one in storage.
> > > Replace ALL suspension components with new parts.
> > > Suspension alignment.
> > > Fix rear window wiper (defroster works)
> > >
> > > Pay off my credit cards and find some time to start dating
again......He
> > he,
> > > Yeah Right!!!!!
> > >
> > > Oh, My second car (daily driver) was a 16V Jetta GLI but now it is
once
> > > again my beloved Scirocco (Mars).
> > > There is no substitute!!!!!!!!!!!
> > >
> > > Randy
> > > www.MyScirocco.org
> > > No snow, not so cold, but the fog/rain is a PIA!
> > >
> > > Cathy wrote:
> > > Okay, there has been an awful lot of question asking without specifics
> > >  CR's,
> > > F/R wt ratios, etc) so how about everyone spills the beans and tell us
> > about
> > > the winter projects they have on the go, what you've got, what you're
> > doing
> > > and why, that sort of thing. Just to kill the winter blahs.
> > > I'll start. I'm doing nothing / having nothing done to my car this
> winter.
> > > Okay, maybe new headlights if it stays warm.
> > > Allyn's been nice enough to let us in on his twin project. Now your
> turn.
> > >
> > > And another question, is a Passat the standard second car, am I
missing
> > > something and didn't get one free with my Scirocco purchase? Seems an
> > awful
> > > lot of listers have them...
> > >
> > > Just bein' a pain as usual, Cathy
> > >
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