engine swap shops -South Jersey

[scirocco81 at vwmail.net (Eric S)]

Hey Eric...

First things first...fix your computer man...it thinks its June 15th. :-)

Now...as for $5k for a motor swap....no way on an ABA swap.  Those motors are a dime a dozen now a days...they would be charging you $4000 in labor!!!!!!! $1200 would be more fair on the labor side...especially if they used your injection and head on just an ABA bottom end.

Now...if that was a 1.8T swap...that would be a good deal (motors going for $2000, not $250 as I've seen for ABA motors).

You might want to look around for a different shop to quote you swaps...

--
Eric
www.VintageWatercooleds.com

79 VW Iltis
81 Scirocco S (*TDI* swap and complete restoration in holding pattern)
81 Rabbit Truck LX Diesel (FOR SALE!)
81 Rabbit Truck 2.0 16v Motronic
83 Scirocco Wolfsburg
91 Cabriolet (2.0 Crossflow 8v swap and mechanical rebuild in progress)


--- "Eric Lonchambon" <JestersG60@worldnet.att.net> wrote:
>I cannot do the work myself, Kevin. I do  not have garage, special tools, a
>lift, a place to keep the car while it is being worked on. Where the car is
>parked now - you can't kneel down on the pavement it is so course and jagged
>,it can cut you up. I could borrow a one car garage for  a few weeks , but
>that's it. I would love to do the work , but I would only be a helper, as I
>am inexperiened. Everytime I tried to work on my previous sciroccos there
>was always a certain bolt that I couldn't get off, or certain tool I didn't
>have. so, i don't have the time or facilities. I live near the NJ  shore so,
>it is far from other listers in the Philly region. I was recommended do an
>8V  p&P head on a ABA. I would be willing to pay to have someone come do the
>work, once I have gathred the motor and other parts needed, etc. Anyone
>interested in spending a few saturdays over here? I already spent $500 on a
>tow and shop work to get it running right. It resulted in absolutey nothing.
>It still doesn't start. So once the car gets towed to a location I want
>everything done and running good.
> NGP's price sounded fair for $5K, but then what about performance upgrades.
>I want to buy other stuff and also need some paint and body repair . In the
>end,  I will have spent $10K on a car worth $1500 that no one wants to buy
>when I have to sell.
> I know. I have a friend that won waterfest 1st place years ago. His
>scirocco is still sitting in his garage in the same condition
>(motor/restored/kitted) . He spent 15Gs on the car and now won't get half as
>much back..so i am on a budget, like the rest of you. I am not cheap, it's
>just that this is a side project and I just bought a new car for daily
>driving and I am tapped out for a while.  ...
> Eric L
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Kervin Ridgley <kridgley@brownscar.com>To: Eric Lonchambon
>
>A MK1 is fun to drive all the time.  I'm sure there will be many, including
>me, that think you should find a way to do the work yourself.  I wouldn't
>pay someone to do the brake conversion.  You should be able to save a little
>that way.  If the $5k included a tranny with a bolt kit and new seals, a low
>mileage ABA with a knock sensor, all new shifter stuff and the 16v brake
>conversion, then the price is not too evil.  On the other hand, you could
>get a JH short block for next to nothing, buy a 020 5 speed, spend some
>money on a p&p head, 4-2 manifold and nice exhaust, and just vented rotors.
>That might save you about $2k.
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>Hello all.
>This autumn, I plan on getting the 1.6L (does not run) replaced with
>whatever engine combo you suggest will make this stock 1979 Scirocco quick
>and fun to drive. I live in southern New Jersey, USA. Does anyone know of
>someONE or a some experienced reputable shop in my area that can help me
>with the following situation??
>
>I thought it may be easier to  start by buying  someone else's  project for
>sale, but this car I recently purchased has 35,000 original miles on it and
>, besides  some minor collision damage, requires no restoration work (no
>rust), near perfect interior. The car is like a time capsule. New German
>Performance quoted me a $4-$5K fr a complete A3 2.0L ABA motor conversion
>(intake, e.c.u., 5 speed trans, clutch, 16v scirocco brakes). In reality I
>can expect this quote to go over budget by maybe one thousand dollars...Then
>what about all the fun stuff.. wheels, suspension , accessories.. $$$$$$$ !!
>As Scott Williams told me, $5000 for 115 HP is not worth it.
>
>What should I do with this car?
>
>Eric L
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