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by LostTruckLover
Sep Tue 24, 2013 4:14 pm
Forum: Golf I & Jetta I
Topic: Was Alec's... Now Andrew's
Replies: 8
Views: 16644

Re: Was Alec's... Now Andrew's

Thanks for the input and advice! When the money is there I'm sure I'll pick your brain for more knowledge
by LostTruckLover
Sep Tue 24, 2013 3:13 pm
Forum: Golf I & Jetta I
Topic: Was Alec's... Now Andrew's
Replies: 8
Views: 16644

Re: Was Alec's... Now Andrew's

I'm not sure, I'd like to get some more power, which I'm assuming would be easier from the 1.8 rather than the 1.6 that's in there. What can the 1.8's make without going too crazy?
by LostTruckLover
Sep Tue 24, 2013 2:47 pm
Forum: Golf I & Jetta I
Topic: Was Alec's... Now Andrew's
Replies: 8
Views: 16644

Re: Was Alec's... Now Andrew's

If I do decide to do swap in the 1.8, it'll need rebuilt. And chances are I would leave it automatic. The 1.8 is a jh block, so I guess my question is what is possible from 1.8 without spending an arm and leg?
by LostTruckLover
Sep Mon 23, 2013 8:55 pm
Forum: Golf I & Jetta I
Topic: Was Alec's... Now Andrew's
Replies: 8
Views: 16644

Re: Was Alec's... Now Andrew's

Also if its not an American V8 chances are, i dont know much about it. Is there much performance wise for these 1.6's besides a 1.8 or 2.0 swap? Or would it be time and money wasted on this motor? I will be acquiring a 1.8 and a 5 speed from an '87 (I believe) before long.
by LostTruckLover
Sep Mon 23, 2013 5:12 pm
Forum: Golf I & Jetta I
Topic: Was Alec's... Now Andrew's
Replies: 8
Views: 16644

Was Alec's... Now Andrew's

Alec Olson's MK1 found a new home, I originally bought it to avoid some fuel expenses seeing that my lifted K5 with 35 inch rubber sucks fuel like its going out of style. Then the little thing grew on me!! If I ever get some spare change burning a hole I may show it some love... IF! :thumbsup: