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swap 1.8 to 2.0 aba


thumperduckies
11-20-2004, 05:34 PM
Help! not new at owning vdubbs but this will be my first swap. I have a 85 gti with the 1.8 and want to drop a 2.0 aba in it. i have been told its pretty simple but is there anything thats needs to be changed, can i use the same belts, alt., etc...etc..., any help will be usefull. Also any links or instructions would be nice!!

Vin.ZNT
11-22-2004, 02:31 AM
www.vwvortex.com

thumperduckies
11-25-2004, 02:28 AM
vortex didn't help much.....thats why i was asking yall 4 help.....

boschmann
11-27-2004, 07:48 PM
Plan on getting a complete engine with all accessories, complete wiring harness, ECM, etc.... The engines are similar in that the trans will bolt on but that's about it.

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