Engine/tranny Question

[aion at sdf.lonestar.org (E.Noval)]

Hey List,

I just signed onto the list.

My scirocco (85 8v) has been sitting in the yard for the past 4 years, as
I have been using other cars. I have a 93 RX-7 and an 83 Lotus Esprit.

Now Im ready to tackle getting the scirocco restored and back on the road.
I miss driving it, and would like to make it my winter driver, because the
RX-7 slides all over the road in snow and ice, and the Esprit needs some
work itself.

My main problems with my 85 are that the tranny keeps slipping out of
5th, and the 8v engine just doesnt cut it for the places I drive. (
ie...your basically taking your life in your hands trying to drive in
NYC without any "pickup" - completing with taxis and SUVs.

So Id like to find out who has gotten 250hp or more out of their rocco and
how this can be done with another engine. Can anyone give me any ideas of
what can be transplanted in the car (engine + tranny combo) that will
fit without too much "slicing and dicing" of the car?

Thanks for the time,
Ed (in NJ)



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