cross-flow vs g60

[Ron at Bunch.org (Ron@Bunch.org)]

Not so fast about giving up the 8V.
After nearly 400K miles between two 8V Sciroccos at redline on the 
Autobahn, I confess to knowing my 86 8V well, albeit not nearly as much as 
you folks about the mark and the nuances of each. One reason I don't know 
as much is I haven't had anything other than mundane problems at 250K plus 
on my 86.

And, as much as I like one of previous wifes'  low mileage 88 16 valve, I 
am not convinced that the best thing for my 86 8V would be to hang an extra 
cam on the head.  I'm looking for a 2.0 bottom.  (Don't snicker.) That 
seems more sensible as a conversion. Later, I can add a Lader (G60 or 
Paxton). Maybe even that Corvair 2.7 turbo in the garage.
I haven't studied the numbers, but I feel one cam in the 8V similar to what 
the factory put in their MK1 German 110 HP GTI screamers, but plunked on 
top of two liters, would be a great driver and performer.
(Would like to know what after market grinds equate or would it be easier 
to just buy a factory Euro cam.

You guys have been at this awhile. Who knows the numbers on Euro GTI cams?)
After all these miles, that's where I'm headed.

Sorry, I nearly lost my original point. Does anyone see advantage in a 
crossflow head compared to the JH if I find a good xfl 2 liter?  Lader, 
Turbo or normally aspirated?


At 02:19 PM 11/3/03 -0800, Jeff Toomasson wrote:
><snip> I think Patrick and I will be the only 2L 8v swap people.</snip>
>
>what?!  :p   My mk1 will be first an ABA/jh hydro mix and then a 3A/X-flow
>turbo.
>
>My personal sentiment on this 8v/16v pissing contest is that the number of
>valves matters less when you have boost (note: DO NOT read this as "doesn't
>matter at all")  :p
>
>JT
>
>
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