Date:         Wed, 11 Aug 1999 12:27:36 -0700
Reply-To:     Randolph Feuerriegel <RFeuerriegel@BC.SYMPATICO.CA>
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From:         Randolph Feuerriegel <RFeuerriegel@BC.SYMPATICO.CA>
Subject:      Re: engine swap
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Hi Eric

I just recently had installed FastForward's conversion kit using an 89
Audi 2.0L. It sits upright as David said in his posting. The crossmember
with Audi mounts designed by David works great and is really simple. One
piece and 6 bolts, new holes have to be drilled to attach it. The
original WBX crossmember will still fit to accommodate the skid plate.
The deck lid has to be modified, basically a 3" hut. This is not a
problem for me since my syncro is a Kombi, (empty inside except for the
2 front seats)but easily incorporated into a raised bed or storage slots
on either side etc.
As you know an adapter plate and flywheel are necessary to use with the
WBX bellhousing, clutch and pressure plate. This is available from
FastForward as well as the plug-in wiring harness, depending on the type
of FI system you use, CIS or CIS-E. My system is CIS-E. I don't know if
David does a harness for the Motronic setup, you would have to ask.
If you want more specifics, just ask, specfic questions would be easier
to answer.
I'm quite pleased with the swap, more power, longer rpm range, and easy
to work on. Not to mention that parts for this engine are easy to obtain
from your local FLAR. More on this after I get the new exhaust system
installed, which is going in tomorrow.
Good luck with your swap.

EMZ wrote:
>
>     All these engine swap......and not enough info.
> Every engine swap is different. I'm in the middle of one myself, but
> it does no good to read about a swap with a bell housing change on
> a diesel angle, in a 2 wheel drive, because I'm putting this engine
> in a Syncro, up right, with an adapter. The engine will be some type of
> inline 4 cyl. VW engine. So lets try to be a little more specific.
>     Now has  anyone have any input to my swap.
>       Syncro with adapter, at 15 deg. ....
>
>             Eric                   86-VW4x4
>             vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
>             Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler


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R.Feuerriegel
88 syncro