9A block from Audi 88

[jdbubb at verizon.net (Dan Bubb)]

Actually, putting a 16V head on an ABA is quite popular for the guys that want to build a turbo engine cheaply. Lower compression with the stock 8V pistons and they seem to be rugged enough for boost.
I can't think of any reason a 3A wouldn't be in the same boat.
Dan

From: "Gordy Stedman" <ydrogs@gmail.com>
To: "David Brown" <sharpshooter33@adelphia.net>; <Scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 2:49 AM
Subject: Re: 9A block from Audi 88
 
 
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> Putting a 16V head on a
> 3A would require new pistons and forged ones if you want to boost it.
>
>
> On 11/27/06, David Brown <sharpshooter33@adelphia.net> wrote:
>>
>> 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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> Gordy
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