no love on my posts from this morning?

[jtoomasson@yahoo.com (Jeff Toomasson)]

Thanks, Jonas!  BTW - I noticed you said the TT ABA adapter DP was only
$120? I  assume that's w/o a cat, right? What are you running for a
catalyst?  TT charges at least an extra $150 to put a cat on there (at least
they did for the DP on my 16v)...

I noticed you also said "Audi distributor"? Even for an ABA?

You're totally right about the cost and time - I was swiftly reminded last
night that this wasn't to be a full-blown project!  :)

Out of curiosity, are there any other OEM stuff from other models that would
enhance performance? I've noticed some people using an Audi 5000 throttle
body?

Once again, very sage advice, my friend - hope you have an excellent
weekend!

JT
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jonas K." <jkarlsso@metabolex.com>
To: "Jeff Toomasson" <jtoomasson@yahoo.com>; "scirocco list"
<scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Friday, June 07, 2002 9:38 AM
Subject: Re: no love on my posts from this morning?


> On 6/6/02 8:56 PM, "Jeff Toomasson" <jtoomasson@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > What gives, guys/gals?
> > I was hoping you guys would give me some advice...see "power-plant
dilemma"...
>
> Sorry, busy, argh...anyway.
>
> I think the way to go is the 2.0l 8V route, you'll love it, while
> maintaining scirocco power dominance.
>
> Here's the cost factor that I've come to, I may have left something out.
> Clutch costs will be identical, regardless, so I've left them out. If
> your're daring you could reuse the cabby's clutch, then it's just the cost
> of new bolts.
>
> 8v
> $350-block
> $85-gasket set
> $30-head bolts
> $150-brand new Audi distributor
> $120-TT downpipe
> $100 Knocksensor getup
>     total- $835
>
> 16v
> $750 motor, wiring, etc.
> $100 Scirocco 16 EM/downpipe
>
> -$300 worth in parts from the Jetta
>      total- $550
>
> So, cost wise, the 16v route is cheaper _if_ you drop it straight in. If
you
> want to pull off the head, and recondition it, then add:
>
> $120-gasket set
> $40-head bolts
>
> Total up to $710.
>
> The difficulty factor is the real kicker though. The 2.0 8v is going to be
> simple. You'll just pull out the old motor, recondition the head, swap
> tranny over and reinstall. You could do it in a weekend. You can install
the
> knocksensing system ahead of time with the old motor in there, no sweat
(get
> the 1.8l distributor when you get the KS setup)
>
> For the 16v, you'll need to do a whole mess of wiring. If you want to use
> the Jetta's intake, and airboot, you'll need to pull the fuel lines over
to
> the passenger side. PITA. If you want to make it easier, pay another $100
> for a Scirocco 16v intake and airboot.
>
> Basically as I see it, the 16v swap is much more involved, and has more
> potential for cost increase. With some lister help, you might be able to
get
> the scirocco 16v stuff cheap. You'll also need to get the 16v version
> Referee approved to pass smog. Requires much more attention to detail. I
> gathered that you want something that won't impact your newlywed life too
> much.
>
> With the 8v, it'll squeak by the visual fine. Maintenance parts will be
> cheap too.
>
> My 0.02
>
> Jonas
>
>
>
>
>
>
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