'78 GLS rebuild

[richo]

some teaser shots

[abreut]

Is this an ABF? And the gearbox, is that an 02A with an 02J shift tower? Interesting. I would love to see an ABF on carbs.

[richo]

AAD 2.0 block, KR 16v head, Wossner forged pistons, 45mm Dellorto's, 02A cable shift box,

[sports racer]

More pix please.

What are you running to control the spark?

Exhaust looks good, where did you get it?

Cheers

Paul

[Notso Swift]

I feel a tingle

[Water Boy]

Keen to see more pics as your progress!

[richo]

[richo]

lightened and balanced intermediate shaft, crank and flywheel, schrick 276 cams.

[richo]

custom made 1 3/4 primarys are a tight fit! 256 mm 16v brakes front, mk3 rear discs, Hot tuning coil overs

[sports racer]

Isn't the AAD motor normally an 8v? I thought you couldn't fit a 16v head to any 8v block?

I've got KR, 9a and a ABF head but all 3 blocks need a rebore and new pistons. If I can fit the 9a or ABF head to an AAD motor it would make things much simpler.

[Browneye]

Isn't the AAD motor normally an 8v? I thought you couldn't fit a 16v head to any 8v block?

I've got KR, 9a and a ABF head but all 3 blocks need a rebore and new pistons. If I can fit the 9a or ABF head to an AAD motor it would make things much simpler.

I know it is possible to fit a 20v head to an 8v block by blocking some oil returns and enlarging another.

I presume the same would be possible if the 16v engines had the same cylinder spacing and head bolt locations. Just put one on a 8v block and it should become clear what needs to happen

[twin eng, twin turbs]

The AAD is an 8v tall block found in audi a4's. Same as 16v ABF blocks, with piston squirters etc 82.5mm bore 92.8mm stroke. No need to block any oil return ports just a straight bolt on for 16v heads. You need new pistons unless you want 8.0:1 compression ratio.

[sports racer]

If I need new pistons I'm back at square 1. May as well stick with my 9a and get new pistons for that.

[richo]

Ported and polished, port matched, combustion chambers cc'd, bore matched, oversized 0.5 mm supertech valves inlet and exhaust

[sports racer]

So envious!

When will this be back on the road?