It will fit, but it is not a clean fit. The problem with this is the distributor as it sticks out over the flywheel. Mounting it at 15 degrees just won't fit as it will hit the lip of the engine opening. Mounting it at 50 degrees can be done but you have to hack the fire wall and relocate the electrical junction box there. Also these engines produce minimal power under 4400 RPM - you are much better off going with a 8V motor. David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 http://www.fastforward.ca mailto:sales@fastforward.ca Phone: (250) 992 7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 - Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions - Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation - European Lighting for most Volkswagen models -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of robert asmann Sent: August 10, 2002 11:28 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: ENGINE SWAP QUESTION
Has anyone done a swap of the 16 valve GTI engine. Will it fit in the engine compartment. It appears to be essentially the same as any inline 4 VW except for the intake manifold. Yeas, nays or comments.. |
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