2.0 conversion questions

[txrocco at sbcglobal.net (Patrick Bureau)]

basically the same thing  exception the 3a is a direct
bolt on when the exhaust is concerned. the aba is 16.5
mm taller and you will need a different downpipe (or
get the tt adaptor.)


--- Dan Smith <sad_rocc@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Yeah I know, I just couldn't remember the specifics.
> I know of a 3a available in Lincoln, NE, which is
> not terribly far if it's worth it. I don't know the
> price and I think it's just the block, but would the
> 3a be better than the ABA and if so, how much
> better?
>  
> Dan
> 
> Eric S <scirocco81@vwmail.net> wrote:
> 
> AS we discussed that one day on AOL, your cheapest
> and easiest route is the 2.0 ABA bottom end and
> using the parts from TT (block off plate,
> distributor adaptor and long downpipe). All the
> accessories, etc fr the 1.7 bolt up, but you would
> want to find a 1.8 head (yes a JH head would be
> fine). The other choice is a 3A audi bottom end,
> just like Patrick just got done doing, but those
> motors are harder to find than the ABAs...which are
> a dime a dozen at the moment.
> 
> --
> Eric
> www.VintageWatercooleds.com
> 
> 79 VW Iltis
> 81 Scirocco S (*TDI* swap and complete restoration
> in holding pattern)
> 81 Rabbit Truck LX Diesel (Waiting for BAE Turbo
> Install)
> 83 Scirocco Wolfsburg
> 91 Cabriolet (2.0 Crossflow 8v swap and mechanical
> rebuild in progress)
> 
> 
> --- Dan Smith wrote:
> >
> >
> >I've recently discovered I have a bit more money
> than I expected and so I'm considering doing a 2.0
> coversion in my 81 mk1. TT has a ton of conversion
> parts that they sell, but are they really necessary?
> I don't know what block I'd use, probably whichever
> is easier to find/cheaper. I want to put an 8v head
> on it, would a JH be okay? Basically, I need to know
> all the expenses and stuff involved. Can I use the
> accessories on the 1.7L I have in the car now? My
> other option is a slightly worked 1.8 JH. By
> slightly worked I mean bigger cam, possibly HD
> springs, lightened flywheel, bigger TB, and I dunno
> what else. I have a max budget of $1000. I already
> have suspension and handling lined up, so that
> wouldn't be budgeted in, but an exhaust would have
> to be. Tell me where to go and what to do, oh
> modding masters!
> >
> >TIA,
> >Dan
> >
> >
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