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8v to 16v engine swap for Audi 80
Dear all,
I've go an audi 80 sport (1985 4000 112 bhp 1.8i 8v) and it will be
needing a new engine in the next 6 mths probabaly (218,000 miles). Am
wondering about upgrading to a second hand 139 bhp 1.8 16valve vw
engine and have been told it will probabaly go straight in with no
modifications to gearbox,clutch, manifold,exhaustetc. Does anyone
know if this is true? The other option would be to overhaul the
existing 8 valve but have been told this will cost loads and power
can't be increased by that much. If anyone is able to offer any
guidance or has done this kind of thing before would be very
grateful to hear from you.
cheers
ed
PS Thanks for the advice on the control arm bushes - it worked
well for few days but is now clonking like mad - think this problem
is some other mountings somewhere.