As for the angle, its not all that important. The syncro requires a special gas tank for the starter to fit. The diesel bell housing has a smaller clutch than a 2.1l. So, if you use an adapter from kep you can have a bigger clutch and get around the gas tank problem. As for the fuel injection system, use the system that came with the engine. 2.0L are OBT1 or OBT2 both are good systems. The easiest way though is to change the head to a 88 -92 Golf/jetta digifant system. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92-Jetta GWC www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm On Sat, 12 Mar 2005, Tom Altman wrote: > OK - I'm wanting to do an engine swap on my '89. I definitely want to use a > VW power plant. So please do not throw in the Subbie thoughts. I am very > impressed with what the WRX motors can do but I have access to a lot of VW > parts and they are much more familiar to me and my dad who will be helping > me wit the swap. > > 1. Most likely I will go with the 2.0 engine. They are relatively > inexpensive and have a good increase in hp unless you convince me otherwise. > > 2. What angle? I would like to keep the engine lid stock - so I feel like > the 45/50 is the way to go. But so many of the internet information I have > found seem to go the 15 or upright way? What is the > advantages/disadvantages of these? My other bias towards big angle is I > hope to obtain a doka some day and would like to transfer the knowledge to > that project. > > 3. What fuel injection? This is where I am most confused and am looking > for the most help. > > Thanks for any information. > Tom > |
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