VW Engine Swap

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Thanks Anthony, I appreciate it. I'm going to try to get it running properly with the Weber first and if that doesn't work, move on to CIS.

And who knows, torque steer aside, a modern 150 hp VW motor in this 1900 lb car would be tons of fun as a 2022 project.

[rockfan4]

Originally Posted by speeder

1980 VW was definitely not a points ignition. I’m working on one as we speak and it’s as original as they come.

California Emissions?

Of course, I haven't looked under the hood of one in 25+ years.
My first race car was a '82 rabbit diesel, converted to gas, CIS with a 1.7 out of a Dodge Omni.

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by IS300

my first project vw rabbit ... .. covert diesel to fuel injected
if you want me to tell you lets talk
anthony

So was mine, a Rabbit pick up, diesel to gas, Weber Progressive and headers..

[Jeff Alton]

Originally Posted by Racerbvd

So was mine, a Rabbit pick up, diesel to gas, Weber Progressive and headers..

My first car was a 83 Sirocco, back in 86. Next car was 87 16V with all the good performance mods.

Fast forward to today, my son has an 89 MK2 Diesel Jetta (full cool mods) and it has a cammed ABA with tune/headers/TT Exhaust etc in it... Fun car to drive, and a great first car for him.

He will be buying our 400hp MK6 shortly when he turns 19 and moving his Mk2 along to a new driver/VW enthusiast.

Swap away Shaun, fun cars.

[island911]

Originally Posted by speeder

What 1980 Scirocco came with a carburetor?

They are CIS cars since about 1974, same as a 911 from the same period.

1977 IRCC.

A 1980 will be an easy install/swap back to the OE setup. The 75 an 76 carb'd did not have tank lines for recirculating fuel.

[Racerbvd]

Any progress?

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Hey Buddy, no, I still have to drive to CO to get it. Working on timing that around Parade.

That's a tasty little morsel you have there.

[Racerbvd]

Bummer, I thought you already had it.
Yea, an NOS Weber that I have had forever.

[LakeCleElum]

So, back in the day, I had a '75 Scirocco. Those early ones came with a carb set up for EPA and were Dogs. The hot tip was to go with a Holley Carb. off a same year Dodge Omni or Plymouth Horizon. I did a $25 junk yard swap, re-jetted and had a rocket. Don't be afraid of the Weber.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Good information, thanks Bob!