2.0 16V ABF conversion first impressions
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Might be worth looking into some type of heat shield for the exhaust downpipe or steering rack gaiter as they cook so close to the exhaust.
Your suspension top mounts also look past there best.
Heat shield? Definitely. I thought that myself.
Strut mounts? . I Truly replace these guys every year. I think they are genuine? I was considering an alternative but struggling for recommendations for a better or tougher unit.
I have a bit of aluminium in the garage, so I'll see if I can attach for the heat plate. I have heat wrap from a previous project that will find its way onto this car.
I had to go out earlier in the car, very warm in Glasgow just now. Fantastic! I'm now looking for excuses to go drive, makes me feel like I'm 20 again!
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Thanks for the pics.
Looks really good. Lots of smiles per mile
Looks really good. Lots of smiles per mile
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The last time a put an ABF in a mk1 for a customer I used a stock Scirocco 16v exhaust downpipe, which fitted the cast manifold… all factory and fitted a treat.
A year later he replaced it with a posh stainless fourbranch and lost power..
Scirocco 16v downpipes are out there…
A year later he replaced it with a posh stainless fourbranch and lost power..
Scirocco 16v downpipes are out there…
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It looks like it's meant to be thereCraigt said
The previous set up was a carb, this is the full mk3 system. Had to have a new tank and full fuelling system installed. Ecu is in the scuttle tray. Looks pretty modern in there.Desperado said
Are you still running K jet or did you swap to the newer set up?
I'll see if I can get pics up.
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