Well this is why I'd just look harder for the ABA block. They're tough even if they're slow in the MK3 and 8V configuration, but a 16V head should bolt on and boosting with the lower compression is alot easier. I'd imagine they're a ton less high strung to start with also which means they shouldn't burn themselves out as easily.
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
http://spaces.msn.com/raveracer77/photos/
http://www.myspace.com/rave_racer
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----- Original Message -----
From: Gordy Stedman
To: David Brown ; Scirocco-l@scirocco.org
Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 12:49 AM
Subject: Re: 9A block from Audi 88
If it has "2.0L" on the back side of the block, whether it is a 3A or 9A,
for under $100 I would get it. I paid $300 for my 3A and it was still
attached to the rest of the Audi :) PITA to drop since it was connected to
a auto tranny and in a B chassis but well worth it. 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
MK1 x 4
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