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Jan 30, 2021 17:50:21 GMT |
Rolled the car out the garage today so I could move the engine/box to the front of the garage.  This is all of the muck that was stick behind the filler neck 😳   And there she is 😂 just need to plumb it all in and should be good to go. I plan to start getting the bay chopped up as soon as possible to start getting the engine mocked up. I know if I don’t try and push it on it will end up ok the back burner like my Golf R32. That was a car I planned to get back on the road by summer 2019 😂 more updates soon. |
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ballbagbagins
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Jan 30, 2021 18:51:27 GMT |
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Get the abf.
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Are there any differences between the 9A/ABF vs KR in terms of the block or is it just a different bore + stroke?
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Well I’ve past the point of no return 😅 started chopping the bay up. Bit of a hack job but started cutting sections out to see what was what. I’m waiting on some spot welding drill bits to arrive then I’ll separate the panels and clean things up.   Cutting out this section will allow me to fit the KR in and compensate for the pulleys etc.  We’re I finished off as it was getting late and I didn’t want to upset the neighbours with the noise. Once I have my drill bits I’ll remove the outer skin start seeing how much room I have. |
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Are there any differences between the 9A/ABF vs KR in terms of the block or is it just a different bore + stroke? ABF block is taller than a KR and 9A so longer rods, but from memory, the bore and stroke are the same Awesome project  |
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Last Edit: Feb 1, 2021 11:04:13 GMT by jmsheahan
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Are there any differences between the 9A/ABF vs KR in terms of the block or is it just a different bore + stroke? ABF block is taller than a KR and 9A so longer rods, but from memory, the bore and stroke are the same Awesome project I was under the impression that the ABF was just an updated 9A block, I didn’t know the deck height was taller. I won’t be using the standard engine management for the KR and plan to go on ITB’s with a standalone ECU. Is there any benefit to going KR over ABF? I would imagine there would be a bit more poke lower down going with the 2.0. And thank you, if all goes the way I’ve planned it should come out quite nice. |
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ABF block is taller than a KR and 9A so longer rods, but from memory, the bore and stroke are the same Awesome project I was under the impression that the ABF was just an updated 9A block, I didn’t know the deck height was taller. I won’t be using the standard engine management for the KR and plan to go on ITB’s with a standalone ECU. Is there any benefit to going KR over ABF? I would imagine there would be a bit more poke lower down going with the 2.0. And thank you, if all goes the way I’ve planned it should come out quite nice. Yeah the ABF block is a tad taller being a ‘tall block’ as opposed to the 9A being a ‘shortblock’. Both 2.0 though so I guess you could see it as an updated version. If you’re asking my opinion, I’d say there wasn’t a huge amount in it if we’re just talking about the blocks but I’m sure there are many peeps on various VW forums that will disagree with me (or anyone) till the cows come home  Having had a KR and ABF, I prefer ABF’s but my pro’s for that are irrelevant if you are going SEM (great shout by the way). Both engines have all their ooomph in the top end and a little flat lower down on standard management. A lightened flywheel helps. Keep the updates coming |
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Last Edit: Feb 1, 2021 17:55:30 GMT by jmsheahan
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I guess I will just stay with the KR as I already have the engine. I suppose the opportunity to swap the bottom end is always there if I feel the need to do so.
Thank you for sharing. I’m trying to push on as much as I can so I can keep the updates flowing and don’t want to loose any momentum along the way.
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dikkehemaworst
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noooo, please keep momentum!! your doing it!! i lost momentum 20 years ago, and i'm still kicking myself for not living the dream... please continue!!
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noooo, please keep momentum!! your doing it!! i lost momentum 20 years ago, and i'm still kicking myself for not living the dream... please continue!! I’ve already lost it for one project, I’m not gonna let it happen on this one. Hopefully my spot weld drill bits will be delivered this week (before the weekend). That’ll let me crack on getting at the rest of the bits I need removed in the bay. I aim to keep the updates flowing |
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Received a text today from the previous owner who has found some more history on the car. Makes me feel a little guilty about my plans moving forward as the car has so much history with it. But some parts are becoming hard to find and I’d like to do something different. I’m going to collect what they have left on Friday so I’ll update then |
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legend
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the ABF is a better engine, but the KR is pretty cool, my KR made 158bhp at Stealth a million years ago even though it had 140k on it.
I have some bike throttle bodies that i bought for my ABF and never used knocking about. The brakes were always the worst bit of a polo, but I think you need g40 hubs to be able to do a decent upgrade
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Last Edit: Feb 3, 2021 18:28:48 GMT by legend
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sleag40
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I've no longer space for any more!
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I fitted Golf mk2 16v discs and calipers to my grey G40 using Audi carriers so that they simply bolt on to the Polo leg. Not sure what master cylinder you'd need to use for a mk2 Polo though. The lack of servo assistance could be a problem without a suitable uprated m/c.
As far as I know, all Polo mk1,2+3 hubs are the same.
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Last Edit: Feb 3, 2021 18:48:00 GMT by sleag40
1994 Volkswagen Polo G40
1992 Volkswagen Polo G40
1988 Vauxhall Cavalier GLi
1977 Vauxhall Cavalier GL
1967 Lambretta SX200
1966 Lambretta TV200
1964 Lambretta LI150
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legend
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i think the non g40 ones have integral carriers
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qwerty
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i think the non g40 ones have integral carriers Only early ones, the rest have separate carriers. 256mm Vauxhall Brakes are a cheap option as the Audi carriers to run 256mm mk2 Golf Calipers are getting thin on the ground. |
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legend
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ahhh mine was B reg and had microscopic brake calipers
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jpr1977
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I have a cut of a Mk2 Golf KR engine loom that was going to be used to put it in my mk1 golf many moons ago that never happened,(on strip down the head was knackered between 2 and 3) yours for the postage if you want it. drop me a pm
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Last Edit: Feb 4, 2021 1:09:11 GMT by jpr1977
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