'88 16v parts to an '81

[flaatr at yahoo.com (Euroroc II)]

But you can really whip that thang around with PS.

Just got a 16V transplant running in a mkI with CIS-E and Knock Box 
ignition over the weekend! Boy these things are loud with nothing behind 
the cat! The owner of the mkI opted not to install the PS.
I'd keep it was me

-Raffi


At 09:25 PM 4/18/2004, Julie Macfarlane wrote:
>Gack... PS... Shudder.
>A MKI is light enough not to need it. I have a 2L 16v in mine and its not 
>needed.
>Its extra weight,  more junk under the hood and more to go wrong.
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>Julie Macfarlane
>1981 MKI 2L 16v w 2Y
>"For good health : EAT RICE!"
>Amsterdam NY
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>>From: Brian McGarvey <brianm@earendel.org>
>>To: "Miller, Chris" <chris.miller@infofoundry.com>
>>CC: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
>>Subject: RE: '88 16v parts to an '81
>>Date: Sun, 18 Apr 2004 22:22:22 -0400 (EDT)
>>
>>keep the power steering.
>>trust me.
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>>On Sun, 18 Apr 2004, Miller, Chris wrote:
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>> > Picked up a cheap '88 16v non-sunroof car this weekend, as a donor car 
>> for my '81.
>> > Plan to transfer:
>> > 16v engine stuff (I've got a 2.0 passat engine I'll use the scirocco 
>> mgmt stuff, intake, exhaust)
>> > Might take the A/C, probably skip the power steering.
>> > tranny
>> > front brakes/axles
>> > front sway
>> > booster
>> > rear axle with brakes, sway
>> > rear proportioning valves
>> >
>> > Probably swap in the front/rear seats, too.
>> > I'm considering gutting the interior and transfering the entire 
>> electrical harness.  Newer wires,fuse box, etc.
>> >
>> > What else, if anything, will cross over?  be nice to find a way to 
>> include the instrument cluster.  I assume the interior door panels will 
>> not fit??  suggestions?
>> > Body parts (black exterior) will be available, as well as a set of 
>> good teardrops with the finish needing restoration (but no curbing etc.).
>> > West of Boston, MA
>> > Chris
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>>88 16v $2004 GRM challenge car http://www.grmotorsports.com
>>84 0v Next years car? mid engine... maybe we'll see
>>82 0v Black 16v kit --parts
>>82 2.0L Topless bunny -- Knock Ignition and bigger clutch. next.
>>90 90q20v doing daily driver duty.
>>91 VFR750F everybody needs a 11-12 sec vehicle.
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