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- From: jmm2948@zeus.tamu.edu (Jeffrey M. Mayzurk)
- Subject: Re: 16V conversion
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- Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1992 06:33:00 GMT
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- In article <ggr19bb@rpi.edu>, squiec@vccnw14.its.rpi.edu (Craig L. Squier) writes...
- >
- > Hey there folks.... I've been trying to get this thing up for a while and
- > I keep getting lazy. I need the help of a semi-guru of H2O VW's.
- > I have a 83 Cabrio(Rabbit Convertible, but whats the difference?) and I
- > want to swap engines for a 16V out of a '87 GTI. I got the engine for almost
- > nothing( with close-ratio gearbox) and the full wiring harness and assorted
- > FI pieces. I have a few questions that I'm unclear on:
- > 1)What should or can I use for exhaust. I was thinking of using a Scirocco
- > 16V manifold and downpipe and hooking it into my TT 2" exhaust. Are
- > the exhaust manifolds for the Scir16V and Golf/Jetta16V the same?
- > Cuz I got the one from the GTI...
-
- You should use the exhaust from the 16V Scirocco, which is also an A1 car
- like your Cab. The A2 (Golf/GTi) manifold simply will not fit. Techtonics
- can surely supply you with everything from the manifold back.
-
- > 2)Will my bunny 5-speed linkage work with the close ratio box??
-
- Yes, no problems.
-
- > 3)What engine mounts do I use..the ones from a 16VScirocco???
-
- Again, since the Scirocco is an A1 car, you need to use these mounts.
-
- > 4)Exactly how do I hook the KE-Jetronic FI into my rabbit chassis/harness.
- > Will I need the transfer pump or not?
- > If you have GOOD info on the connections/hook-ups I need to make then
- > either e-mail them direct or e-mail me your address and I'll send a
- > SASE for the info (like printed pages, diagrams, etc.)
-
- By far, the most difficult question. Merging the two wiring harnesses will
- be the most complicated task, sure to cause you more grief than anything
- else in this project. I don't have any specific answers, but talk to the
- guys at New Dimensions, as they are familiar with the A1/16v swap.
-
- > 5) I dont have a prob with the reversed inlet action between the two
- > systems, I'm just gonna modify the placement of the battery,Shield
- > washer res., and FI airbox.
- > 6)How easy is it to change the flanges inthe close ratio (100mm) box
- > with the normal(90mm) ones in my bunny, I don't want new axles.
- > Will I need any special tools??
-
- It's not too hard. I have done it but I don't remember what exactly it
- entailed. Make sure you get new seals from the dealer, and follow Bentley.
-
- You should have a lot of fun with your new motor in this car... but don't
- forget the chassis reinforcements, especially in a Cabriolet. If you find
- a 16V Scirocco, GET THE LOWER STRESS BAR! Nobody ever bothers with these
- at most salvage yards, and it can be had for about $20.
-
- --
- Jeffrey M. Mayzurk
-
- jmm2948@zeus.tamu.edu
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