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shim kit on a turbo 16v
I would go with a CenterForce Dual Friction Clutch and Pressure Plate.
Much more streetable and easier on the leg. It has plenty of holding
power without the instant grab you will get with a puck setup. IMHO
Don
-----Original Message-----
From: scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org
[mailto:scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org] On Behalf Of Derrick flo
Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2004 2:58 PM
To: Ryan H; scirocco-l@scirocco.org
Subject: Re: shim kit on a turbo 16v
well I guys may think its crazy but I'm shooting for 350 crank HP on the
stock bottom end. I'm currently running a 4K tranny and its gets up
there
quick. I have a Saab turbo installed and it was set at base at 4 psi
and at
WOT 10 psi through a tec 2. was running that until my clutch said no
no.
and started to slip. now I'm at 4 psi until I install my 6 puck. but I
figured why go in twice when I can go in once. I'm thinking about a 02A
conversion or taking my 9A spare tranny and beefing it up. my 9A tranny
has
a busted second gear so I have to go in to repair it anyway so I was
thinking about doing things while I'm in there.
I'm upgrading my turbo to a t3/t4E in two months. the car is mostly
going
to be a daily driver and I plan on racing it at NHRA events. so I'm
somewhat erre about the 02A because they are somewhat hardier to come by
then the 020. I can get 020 tranny at junkyards all day long.
What do you guys think about this?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ryan H" <rhock99@epix.net>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2004 8:15 AM
Subject: Re: shim kit on a turbo 16v
> I think it all depends on your power levels. What kinda turbo setup
we
talking here? Full street ~200 hp? Invest in a bolt kit for the
differential, and do basic tranny maintenance (fluid) and you'll be
fine.
(Of course, you'll still want a shim kit or the Phantom Grip, I can't
give
advice there)
> Bigger power ~250+ hp? May require a better diff (Quaiffe) and some
tranny work (gear strengthening, particularly 3rd and 4th), along with
stronger driveshafts if you want it to last. Take note, some guys seem
to
make do with stock drivetrain and lots of power, but it mayjust be luck.
>
> >
> > From: "Dave Ewing" <MK1Scirocco16v@comcast.net>
> > Date: 2004/01/10 Sat AM 04:02:48 EST
> > To: "Scirocco-L@Scirocco.Org" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> > Subject: RE: shim kit on a turbo 16v
> >
> > I believe the kit you are referring to is the peloquin shim kit and
it
is
> > (last time I heard) was $80 or so from someone here on the list
(peter??).
> > BUT, if you are wanting to beef up the tranny I would start with a
16v
trans
> > (I like the gearing in the AGB) then decide what type of diff you
want
to
> > go with. Opinions on this list will differ but I think for the
money
the
> > phantom ain't bad but you also have to consider what you are going
to be
> > doing. For drag racing with slicks, I'd definitely shuck out the
extra
> > dough for the quaife as I bet the slicks will eat the phantom up
pretty
> > quickly but if your just gonna zip around the streets and beat up on
some
> > Honduhs and want to save a $500 then maybe the phantom will work for
you.
> > There are other diffs out there but most are generic and may need
some
work
> > to fit unlike the quaife but the quaife also comes with an unlimited
> > warranty that even covers racing so you could swap the thing from
trans
to
> > trans as you change vehicles. I have never broken down and bought
one
> > myself but I have driven and ridden in other's cars that have them
and
they
> > are nice!! The shim kit you are talking about is about the cheapest
and
> > easiest upgrade but it's effectiveness is questionable although
better
than
> > stock.
> >
> > I'm sure others will have more input on this subject as well. HTH!!
> >
> > Dave
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org
> > [mailto:scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of Derrick flo
> > Sent: Friday, January 09, 2004 11:59 PM
> > To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > Subject: shim kit on a turbo 16v
> >
> >
> > I have a scirocco 16v turbo and I want to beef up the tranny a
little.
I
> > was looking at the shim kit for 100 and I was wondering if it will
beef
up
> > the tranny?
> > Also I was looking a the phantom grip differential and wanted to
know
how it
> > was? I'm going to be rebuilding a 9A tranny and I wanted to know
what
to
> > put in while I'm in there.
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