engine swap shops -South Jersey

[MK1Scirocco16v at comcast.net (Dave Ewing)]

I did my first swap on bark dust in a leaky carport in the middle of winter
in WA state (rains everyday and all night).  I replaced the entire wiring
harness, motor, trans, etc from an 88 16v to a 77 Rabbit.  It took me a
while and I did buy a few tools but for the most part it is doable with very
little amount of $ in tools.  Oh, and I walked to work up hill both ways in
waste high deep snow!!

Dave
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eric Lonchambon" <JestersG60@worldnet.att.net>
To: "Kervin Ridgley" <kridgley@brownscar.com>; "list"
<scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2003 9:37 PM
Subject: Re: engine swap shops -South Jersey


> 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.
> ==============================================
> 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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