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ITB update

HOLY SH_T Ben, nice work...that's un-freakin believable...you bringinig
that thing to the GCBS?...if so I gotta hear that motor.


sandor


> I got the car running with the throttle bodies last night.  It's not
> very tidy because the fuel lines aren't routed properly and some other
> things need mounting/securing (harness, plug wires, ect).  Pulls to
> redline without stopping and has a mean sound at idle.
>
> http://www.vwot.org/community/modules.php?set_albumName=albuo65
> <http://www.vwot.org/community/modules.php?set_albumName=albuo65&op=modl
> oad&name=Gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php>
> &op=modload&name=Gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php
>
> The hardest part was the lower manifold with the flanges.  I had to
> learn TIG welding and there was a bunch to fill in on each cylinder to
> make a nice oval shape and smooth transition.  I picked up a proper
> aluminum die grinder bit and that made cleaning up the ports and weld at
> least 5 times faster. Cost about $75CAN but was worth every penny.
>
> I'm going to go swap in my intake cam and change the valve cover.  As
> some may know, my 2L bought it on the track at waterfest (busted water
> pump, broken piston, bent valve) and the 1.8 that got installed in the
> parking lot is a bit rusty looking.
>
> Ben
> 81 Scirocco 16V EFI ITB
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