is a mk2 16v competitive?

[Knestis]

The later 2.0 16v was made eligible for ITA a few years ago but I don't know if anyone's built one. I don't think they are perfect on paper but they should be in the ballpark, assuming build quality, budget, and driving skill are comparable.

The 1.8 is listed 275 pounds lighter than the Rat motor. I've seen a couple of examples of that car and they seem to struggle. I don't know if it can actually get down to its race weight.

Under current rules, it's legal to turn an 8v or early 16v into a 2.0 if the car you end up with is exactly the same as it would have been if you'd started with a "real" 90-92 GTI (e.g., big bumpers).

Where are you located? There might be people near you who can help...

K

[shwah]

Way back at ARRC 1 it was good enough to win, though a wet race IIRC.

The US intake cam is awfully weak on those, and the exhaust side ports are pretty crappy without a good work over (which can't be done in IT). Those factors may make it tough to keep up on the straights. The chassis is a known quantity. I would go with the lower weight 1.8 myself. Actually considered doing it sometime just to see what it does.

If you do go 2.0, you may not be limited to big bumpers as many early 90 cars came with smalls.

Also note the Jettas have 10.1 front brakes (so do the Sciroccos), the GTI has 9.4. But that has no bearing on how the ITAC classified them, so I am told.

[Beran]

Switch it over to a 1.8L 8V..... Then compete in ITB.
It is very competitive there.
Currently, It is not competitive in ITA with the 16 valve.


Beran