1.8T Swap in Mk1

[rabbit16v@attbi.com (Dave Ewing)]

I, honestly, wouldn't let all the "what-ifs" get in your way though Sal.   I
have done a LOT of "TOUGH" type of swaps and work on various different kinds
of cars including a swap that no one else has done (until I did it!) so if
you have the will and the extra money you CAN do pretty much any swap you
want if you really focus and, like I said, got the moollah!  I believe that
the 1.8T could be done pretty easy with an aftermarket fuel system and a
little modification to the engine bay!  Plus, just because it is
"fly-by-wire" in it's stock state, doesn't mean it has to stay that way!!
Anyway, this is all only my educated experienced opinion so do with it what
you please.  Just make sure, Sal, that once you decide, don't let anyone
talk you out of what you really want to do, just get on with it and get it
done!!

Dave

P.S.  This by no means is a flame toward you Eric!

>
> 1.8T swaps are not for the light hearted, that is for sure.  lots of
> problems with clearance, and tons of electrical to do.  If you did want to
> do a 1.8T swap, starting with a early Audi A4 engine is your best bet,
> they still had throttle cables instead of fly by wire.  Your 2.0 8v swap
> and a 1.8T swap are in two wholly different realms.  To my knowledge,
> there aren't any A1 chassis 1.8T swaps that have been done by the home
> mechanic, all the ones I know of where done by shops.  I had seriously
> considered a TDI swap into my rocco, till I learned of all the issues with
> fly-by-wire, the blocks not having the proper mounting for the passenger
> motor mount, etc.  Unless a 96 or 97 Passat TDI lands in my lap for cheap,
> I am sticking to the 2.0 16v. (Early Passat TDIs were throttle cable...)
>
> Seriously Sal, take a step back and look at the situation.  1.8Ts are
> EXPENSIVE to aquire (especially with all the wiring and brain and
> injection you'll need).  The 2.0 8v or 2.0 16v is hands down the simplest
> and best bang-for-the-buck out there.  I know of someone locally that has
> 14 2.0 ABA blocks that he can't get rid of, they are starting to get CHEAP
> (like $450 complete cheap).  Just as an example...
>
> Eric
>
>
> On Fri, 6 Sep 2002, Sal Guzzo wrote:
>
> > Seeing that the 2.0l 8V project went bust, I have seriously been toying
with
> > the idea of doing a 1.8T swap in my Mk1.  I know nothing about this swap
and
> > need to find resources online or elsewhere as to what I need and how big
of
> > a project this in fact will become.  I have a line on a motor but need
the
> > knowledge to assist me in wanting to pursue this project.  Any help
would be
> > greatly appreciated.
> >
> > TIA
> >
> > Sal
> > 81 Scirocco 16V
> > 84 Vwabbit (8V or 20V)
> > 84 Shitrocco
> > 67 Peugeot 404
> >
> >
> >
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> Eric
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>
> 76 Honda CB400F Super Sport (400cc, 4 cyl, OHC 8v, 10k RPM redline *grin*)
> 80 Scirocco (FOR SALE $500)
> 81 Scirocco S (2.0 16v swap and complete restoration in holding pattern)
> 81 Rabbit Truck LX Diesel (Waiting for BAE Turbo Install)
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> 91 Cabriolet (2.0 Crossflow 8v swap and mechanical rebuild in progress)
>
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