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Date:         Mon, 7 May 2001 22:19:20 -0700
Reply-To:     David Marshall <vanagon@volkswagen.org>
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From:         David Marshall <vanagon@volkswagen.org>
Subject:      Re: I-4 conversion begins
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The GX engine makes about 85 hp and it is CIS fuel injection - a pretty simple system to wire up if you have the Bentley manual in front of you. If you want to farm out the wiring part of the project please let me know, I would be more than happy to assist.

The accelerator cable is very simple. I use the $0.50 per meter stuff you get at the hardware store along with some special cable crimps that I have and make my own. Cut the cable a few cm away from the front of the cable (at the pedal) and get the cable from the donor car and cut it a few cm from the throttle valve. Run the new cable you got from the hardware store and splice it in there. The sheath from the Golf cable can be used from the bit from the top of the transmission to where it usually terminates on the Golf engine. 15 minute job once you have done it!

Just a note on the engine... if your budget allows you may want to find a JH engine from a Scirocco / Cabriolet / Rabbit GTI as it makes about 5 to 10 more HP according to whose books you read. Same IF system, just bigger valves make up the difference.

David Marshall

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-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of John "Shaggy" Donovan Sent: May 7, 2001 4:17 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: I-4 conversion begins

I just got rid the free diesel that I stripped last week, and my 87'GL replaced it that same day. I just got a free 85 golf engine(code GX) and wiring harness, so the project to starting to make some headway, parts wise at least! I aquired an intake and exhaust manifold from a 82 Quantom wagon also. so now it's time to start swapping it all. Any insight on wiring or what else may be a problem(accelerator cable?) would be helpfull.

thanks again.

shaggy


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