Add how-to's or talk about hi-end engine mods for the performance minded types.
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Wed Aug 27, 2014 12:26 am
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Last post by bfrey003
Wed May 23, 2012 9:35 am
Curious about color.
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bfrey003 »
Sat May 05, 2012 11:51 am
The top of my engine is red, like some i've seen in other's pictures. However, my plastic belt cover next to the engine is black yet i've seen some...
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Last post by bfrey003
Sat May 05, 2012 2:14 pm
how much horse 1.8
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vwbugg2275 »
Wed Jul 28, 2010 8:49 am
how much horse power can i get out of 1.8 with turbo and hi compression with dual carbs on it :twisted: :mrgreen:
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Last post by gull
Wed Oct 12, 2011 2:00 pm
rough idle and dies
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mdj14 »
Fri Aug 26, 2011 2:41 pm
I bought this car for $100 a couple of years ago. I have recently been able to invest some time in it again. It starts easily and runs well for about...
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Last post by gull
Sun Aug 28, 2011 2:12 pm
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Last post by Exton_Dubs
Wed Jul 13, 2011 12:22 pm
Difficulty starting warm engine.
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BandB »
Sun Jun 12, 2011 10:48 am
When starting Luvi after driving at freeway speeds for an extended period of time she just doesen't seem to cooperate. After a couple attempts she...
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Last post by BandB
Mon Jul 11, 2011 6:45 pm
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Thu Jun 09, 2011 3:56 am
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Last post by RepZoo
Sat Mar 19, 2011 10:29 pm
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Last post by sixsracing
Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:55 pm
Performance 1.8 new or rebuilt?
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sk8androck4fun34 »
Wed May 27, 2009 10:06 pm
Im looking to buy a new engine for my 87 cabriolet. i prefer new but if i need to get a rebuilt one thats fine. i want to keep the 8v 1.8 but if i...
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Last post by gull
Mon Jun 01, 2009 5:31 pm
CIS Transfer?
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85Cabriolet »
Mon Jul 02, 2007 11:45 pm
Can I install a CIS fuel distributor unit thing and injectors from a MKII into my cabriolet, including the cold pressure regulator? Not many MKIs at...
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Last post by Moljinar
Thu Jul 12, 2007 8:28 pm
It's about damn time
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Calimus »
Tue Jan 09, 2007 9:58 am
I'm finally going to do soemthing to the crabby cabby again.
A while back I stated I was going to replace the lifters, well I didn't, just got too...
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Last post by Calimus
Wed Jan 17, 2007 9:11 am
It...is...alive!!!
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dubchickshubby »
Thu Jul 27, 2006 10:34 pm
10 minutes old...
So my Frankenmotor is alive! Albeit in the 92' Cabby instead of the Scirocco (long story). Had a close call with a drop in oil...
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Last post by dubchickshubby
Sun Jul 30, 2006 1:08 am
Oil pan gasket question
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TheDon »
Thu Apr 27, 2006 10:25 am
Howdy, good people. I just got me one of those fancy rubber oil pan gaskets, like you always hear the movie stars talking about. I was just wondering...
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Last post by TheDon
Thu Apr 27, 2006 1:21 pm
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Last post by bLac K aBriOleT89
Mon Mar 20, 2006 1:31 pm
NO WAY! A 20VT Cabby?
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VWnoob »
Wed Apr 20, 2005 6:34 pm
I dont know if any of you have seen this but, :shock: :shock:
Jim
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Last post by Briano1234
Sun Jan 01, 2006 10:49 pm
screamin 1.8????
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EVILGTI »
Tue Dec 06, 2005 10:23 am
Hey everyone Im new and building a 90 Cabby im planning to give it a little shot of juice and I was woundering which cam works well with a basically...
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Last post by Calimus
Thu Dec 08, 2005 11:12 am
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Last post by kda339
Mon Sep 26, 2005 11:50 pm
Synthetic Oil
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CalAltaDubber »
Wed Sep 07, 2005 2:53 pm
Just a couple of questions.
Does any one here use synthetic oil in the Cabby?
Would it really make a diffrence?
Which brand do you use?
Which...
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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Tue Sep 13, 2005 3:13 pm
Turbo on the cabby
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BigDaddy90Cabby »
Mon Jul 04, 2005 12:32 am
Turbo Set up Idea.... got this advice from a buddy of mine.
Megasquirt system
2.0L ABA Longblock
OBD1 ABA bottom end. OBD2 head.
268/260 aysmetical...
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Last post by BigDaddy90Cabby
Mon Jul 04, 2005 12:32 am
Intake Manifolds
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kda339 »
Sun Jun 12, 2005 8:57 pm
Ok just scored two 2.0 16v complete. Without pulling the intake from my 1.8 16v to compare part numbers I thought I would ask first.
Are the intake...
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Last post by kda339
Sat Jul 02, 2005 1:15 am
What type of headers would be better?
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kda339 »
Thu Apr 28, 2005 11:18 pm
Ok I have a question for all. I found some headers for my 16v conversion as to the scirocco 16v exh manifold is hard to find in good shape, however I...
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Last post by kda339
Mon May 02, 2005 9:51 pm
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Last post by kamzcab86
Mon May 02, 2005 2:55 pm
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Last post by BigDaddy90Cabby
Sun May 01, 2005 8:05 pm
aba or 3a
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1lowcab »
Thu May 22, 2003 12:55 am
i'm thinking about doing a 2.0 bottom end swap. i wanted to go with an aba but my header won't fit anymore cuz there taller. the only thing i know...
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Last post by BigDaddy90Cabby
Sun May 01, 2005 12:57 pm
mmmm Dynojet
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PDX Cabby »
Sat Sep 11, 2004 4:33 pm
alright
nothing impressive but the numbers are in
(click for full size. dialup will take about 2 minutes to load)
for those that just want the...
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Last post by BigDaddy90Cabby
Sun May 01, 2005 12:49 pm
Technical question...
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BigDaddy90Cabby »
Sun Mar 20, 2005 3:54 pm
I think I may have found a dual outlet manifold and down pipe from an 84GTI. should that bolt right up, or will I need extra exhaust work?
Please...
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Last post by BigDaddy90Cabby
Sat Apr 23, 2005 12:48 pm
Digifant/Turbo
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sixsracing »
Wed Jul 07, 2004 1:22 pm
Anybody seen a good technical article or thread on turbocharging a digifant Cabby? Things like which turbo's to use, which manifolds, how much boost,...
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Last post by BigDaddy90Cabby
Mon Apr 11, 2005 11:03 pm
Exhaust sound bytes?
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cholos2 »
Tue Dec 16, 2003 11:28 am
Anybody have sound bytes of their after market exhausts? Tryin to convince the wifey that an exhausts, rims and some suspension mods wouldnt kill...
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Last post by Calimus
Fri Mar 18, 2005 11:50 pm
Driveaxle Tools and Turbo
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by 87KarmannCab » Mon Aug 30, 2004 8:35 am
My 87 Cabriolet has been in storage for two years. This past weekend I finally had the chance to pull it out and start rebuilding the engine to...
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Last post by bubster007
Tue Mar 15, 2005 10:12 pm
Junkyard HP for 81 Cabby 1.6litre
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Käfer_SS »
Sun Mar 06, 2005 2:47 pm
I've drilled my airbox, have a high flow air filter and flow through exhaust. Any ideas for me to pick up some cheap HP for my car without rendering...
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Last post by bubster007
Tue Mar 15, 2005 9:43 pm
A/C compressor removal
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sixsracing »
Tue Mar 02, 2004 8:58 am
Does anybody have a neat, clean way to eliminate the A/C compressor so that a belt can be run directly from the crankshaft. I have come up with a...
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Last post by bubster007
Tue Mar 15, 2005 8:55 pm
power steering
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by jamesm.campbell@btinterne » Thu Nov 25, 2004 5:28 pm
can power steering be retro fitted to my 88 cabby
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Last post by bubster007
Wed Mar 09, 2005 12:33 am
8v head (2.0) 16v bottom end?
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turbo_cabby »
Mon Nov 08, 2004 10:39 am
i was sent here by SoCal_Cabby from the vortex...but I was told by a performance shop in jersey (hodis performance) that i should do an 8v head with...
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Last post by turbo_cabby
Tue Nov 09, 2004 6:26 pm
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Last post by PDX Cabby
Thu Feb 05, 2004 12:51 pm
rebuilding ?'s
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SoCal_Cabby »
Tue Dec 16, 2003 1:45 am
what am i looking at to do a complete rebuild on my 1.8 8v? i also want to build the engine to squeeze as much power as i can
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Last post by Blades
Wed Dec 31, 2003 7:40 pm
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