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Subject:Engine swap - I4 - which angle, motor and FI?
From:Tom Altman
Date:Sat, 12 Mar 2005 22:51:40 -0600

OK - I'm wanting to do an engine swap on my '89.  I definitely want to use a
VW power plant.  So please do not throw in the Subbie thoughts.  I am very
impressed with what the WRX motors can do but I have access to a lot of VW
parts and they are much more familiar to me and my dad who will be helping
me wit the swap.

1.  Most likely I will go with the 2.0 engine.  They are relatively
inexpensive and have a good increase in hp unless you convince me otherwise.

2.  What angle?  I would like to keep the engine lid stock - so I feel like
the 45/50 is the way to go.  But so many of the internet information I have
found seem to go the 15 or upright way?  What is the
advantages/disadvantages of these?  My other bias towards big angle is I
hope to obtain a doka some day and would like to transfer the knowledge to
that project.

3.  What fuel injection?  This is where I am most confused and am looking
for the most help.

Thanks for any information.
Tom

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