I am Restoring a 1979 vw rabbit, and I need to start thinking about an engine. I plan on using a 4spd tranny out of a 80 model ( I like the gearing)
Anyway I've got a few options
the stock 1.5 = 72hp A 83 gti 1.8 = 95-100hp A 2.0 $$$ = 130hp
but wheres the most bang for the buck?
I'm inclined to do a nice 1.8 with a port and polish job on the head, nice exhaust kit and bigbore t-body.
But I wonder is a 2.0 that much better?? It seems a lot more expensive to do it right, with a knock sensor kit, this could end up being a LOT more then a
1.8 job.
But heres the big question. I don't care about top speed as I rarely see above 65mph. So what motor combo is going to increase my 0-60 times
I think a stock 1.5 is about 11.5 and a gti 1.8 is about 10 what will a nice exhaust, and a port and polish job do to those times? or should I save up for the 2.0? what kind of times will I get from it?
any 2.0L owners out there have any info for me?
I guess I could do a turbo, but I really hate the lag time.
thanks