Re: [mk2-16v] how do i find out what engine i have?

2016-02-04 Thread damac2004
so are people saying native 2.0 heads can fit onto the 1.8 bottom end? is there any kind of clues on castings on the outside i can look for to see what i have, and does anybody know if the stock cams 16v are the same part number between 2 and 1.8 liter? i just tore into this car more and of cou

Re: [mk2-16v] how do i find out what engine i have?

2016-02-04 Thread Holland Phillips
Yes, yes, no, the cams are more than likely Schrick cams. If so, they are extremely high quality German made performance cams. They are available in various duration/lift for both intake and exhaust. I have Schrick cams in my '92 2.0 16V, running an asymetric setup, with 260 deg intake and 276 d

Re: [mk2-16v] how do i find out what engine i have?

2016-02-04 Thread Holland Phillips
One other thing, if they are Schrick cams, they are VERY expensive! Like $7-800 EA. They could be Techtonics cams, which are about half the price, but aren't available in as wide of selection of duration and lift. Techtonics makes high quality parts for water Cooled VW's, so that wouldn't be a b

Re: [mk2-16v] how do i find out what engine i have?

2016-02-04 Thread Holland Phillips
I don't recall Schrick cams having those colored stripes around the base circles. I have concerns about the discoloration on some of the lobes. It's difficult to tell from the picture if there is actual wear, or if it's blueing from heat. Either way, I personally would have a professional mechanic