Originally posted by Bill Miller@Nov 21 2005, 05:36 PM
Mark,
Not to continue the hijack of this thread, but if that Honda had all those known issues, why wasn't it protested by other drivers? The VIN# one would seem to be a slam dunk, and pretty easy to verify. As far as Derek's issue, did anyone check the VW parts database to see what that p/n crossed to?
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Bill,
I don't know. I wasn't racing in that class anymore by then, but I did watch the "race" from the sidelines. It was funny watching an ITC Honda draft with Sam Moore's Volvo and pass SM's down the straight at Roebling. <_< Nobody in the class seemed to be too concerned about it at the time, which I thought was odd. And boy was Scott sure unhappy about what he found after he bought the "SIC Winning ITC Civic". ![:014:](/images/smilies/014.gif)
But it sure seems like Derek's had a big ol' bullseye on his butt this year, because people have been after him from the get-go.
You'll have to ask Derek for the specifics on the part number. All I know is that his didn't match the manual and he couldn't prove the number that was on the one he had came on a 1.7 Scirocco.
Back on topic:
ITCed: once you determine the proper camshaft and airflow meter for the 1.7 Rabbit, I'd suggest the usual IT engine prep procedures to find horsepower. Balance, match port, get a good exhaust header, put a crank-scraper in the pan, etc. Clearances on the mains and rod bearings can be opened up a bit to release some hp, the VW's are good about having enough oil pressure.
Good luck!
MC
Mark Coffin
#14 FP VW Scirocco
Former ITC roustabout...
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