9A block from Audi 88

[roccit_53 at scirocco.cs.uoguelph.ca (C Boyko)]

But this is not the same 9A as the VW block, right? And let's not forget
there's a tranny with that code too. What were they thinking?

Cathy

On 9:53 pm 11/27/06 "raveracer77" <raveracer77@yahoo.ca> wrote:
>
>     Actually the 9A was used for early FWD Audi 80's and 90's.  I've
> found parts for my GLI from them.  I beleive stock compression is 10:1
> for mine but I'm not sure if the heads are the same.  The PL head (1.8
> 16V) on a 9A block should make between 12.1:1 to 13:1 depending on the
> head gasket.  I look forward to doing this in the near future as I
> already have all the parts.
>
>       Rave Racer
> Currently:
> NEW!!  91 Jetta GLI 2.0L 16V
> '81 Scirocco Mk1 1.8L 8V Digifant 2
>
> '89 Jetta GTX 1.8L 16V
> '87 Audi 4000 Quattro
>  http://www.audifans.com/registry/view.php?action=viewCar&carid=110
> '72 Triumph GT6
>  http://www.triumphowners.com/uploaded/34/50-50-111014_20raveracer-gt6
> -1.jpg
>
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> ___________________________________________
>
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Rick Kellner
>   To: 'David Brown' ; 'scirocco scirocco'
>   Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 06:41 PM
>   Subject: RE: 9A block from Audi 88
>
>
>   David, I did not know that Audi made a 9A, could it be a 3A?
>   If so, here are some stats.
>
>   3A 2.0L CIS-E/Motronic 115 HP 10.0:1CR 82.5 86.4
>   1984 Audi 80
>   A sure fire way to check the code is to look at the number stamped
> on   the face of the block, near the head, above the distributor.
>
>   If it is a 3a I believe there is a lot of potential and the price
> seems   right.
>   Rick.
>
>   -----Original Message-----
>   From: David Brown [mailto:sharpshooter33@adelphia.net]
>   Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 7:17 PM
>   To: scirocco scirocco
>   Subject: 9A block from Audi 88
>
>   I'm going to look at a 9A block and pistons from a 1988 Audi 5
> speed.   Is there anything I should check in perticular?
>
>   I'm looking for a 2.0 project possibly a turbo project.  Does anyone
>   know the compression?  Is it the same as for VW 9A's?  Also if I
>   remember right there are some pins??? that would have to be moved
> if I   put a 16v head on it?
>
>   AND is $50-$80 a good deal for a good 9A block?
>
>   Thanks
>   David
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