Re: 1.8t in4000?

["Marc Swanson" <mswanson@cisunix.unh.edu>]

----- Original Message -----
From: Huw Powell <audi@mediaone.net>
To: Marc A Swanson <mswanson@cisunix.unh.edu>; Audi Fans
<quattro@audifans.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 24, 1999 10:06 PM
Subject: Re: 1.8t in4000?


> > >     Find me a factory new MC motor and I would consider comparing the
> > 1.8T
> > > to the MC.
> >
> > What the heck does it matter if it is factory new???  You can get an MC
> > block for cheap, and then essentially replace everything but the crank
and
> > the camshaft for around 3-4k,
>
> but what are you starting with?  A motor with huge miles already?
> rebuilt does not = new.  a motor from a totalled low mile car?  a car
> hit hard enough to ruin it might have some issues with the block too.
>

A fully rebuilt motor is as close to new as you can get without actually
being new....


> A factory new engine... is a great place to start *if you can*

I totally agree.  I wasn't knocking Alex's motors.  This IS a fantastic
deal.  I still think If I was at the stage of considering what motor to use
and this was an option, I'd still opt for the MC.
>
> I don't think Alex is knocking MC swaps - he is responding to people
> knocking 1.8t swaps.

If you got the $$, then a 1.8t motor would be pretty cool.  Sounds like the
good deal on the motor would cost you big bucks in solving little issues in
putting it together in the 4k.


>
> I see no problem - if I was to upgrade my engine and want over 200 hp, I
> like the idea of a smaller block.  leaves some room to work in the bay,
> maybe?
>

This is ture.

> nut since I'm not paying, & not playing, maybe my "opinion" is of little
> merit...!
>


That's why you gotta play Huw ;-)  You know you want a v8 or a MC in you
coupe...