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lets get a ABA 16v Parts List/FAQ Thread going

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I would like to get a Master ABA 16v Parts list/ ABA 16v FAQ thread going in order to help all of those who have many questions and are not sure about what specific parts are needed to make this work. Please post up if you have any info, just be sure that the info you are contributing is accurate and correct. I will Update the list every other day if not every day. If anything is wrong or if something needs to be added then post up and ill add it to the master list below. I want to try and keep the list as easy to understand as possible so it will answer many questions by reading it. Please help out with this thread as i am not doing it just to help out other Vortexers, but i myself need to know more info so i can gather all the needed parts so i can get the motor in my jetta and get megasquirt on and get the car running!
~Engine & Internals~
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Block: OBD1 ABA
Crank: OBD1 ABA
Crank Bearings: ABA
Connecting Rods: OBD1 ABA
Pistons: 2.0L 16v
Rod Bearings: ????
Head: 1.8L 16v or 2.0L 16v
Oil Pan: ABA
Headgasket: ABA or 2.0L 16v
~Intake & Exhaust~
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Throttle Body: G60 or Automatic 16v
Intake Manifold: 1.8L 16v or 2.0L 16v
~Belts & Pulleys~
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Timing Belt: Eurosport ABA 16v Or OEM 150 Tooth 1.8T
Idler/Tensioner Pulley: 9A 2.0L 16v
Oil Pump: 2.0L 16v
Oil Pump Drive: 2.0L 16v
Water Pump: 2.0L 16v
Water Pump Pulley: 2.0L 16v
Crank Pulley: 2.0L 16v
Alternator: 2.0L 16v
Alternator Pulley: 2.0L 16v
Alternator Belt: 2.0L 16v
Intermediate Shaft: 2.0L 16v
~Fuel & Spark~
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Fuel Pump: Rabbit CIS
Fuel Filter: CIS
FPR: G60
Spark Plugs: 16v
Distributer: 16v
Spark Plug Wires: 16v
Distributer Block Off: TT Block Off Plate
~Options~
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here is the changes you need to make for the following
1) High Boost Forced Induction-----------ABA pistons/ABA Rods
2) Mild Boost Forced Induction-----------9A pistons/ABA Rods
3) NA + Extreme Nitrous------------------See # 1
4) NA + Mild Nitrous-----------------------See # 2
5) High Compression---------------------ABF Pistons/ABA Rods
6) Stroker----------------------------------9A Pistons/TDI Crank
If your wanting to run MK3 Accessories here is what you need.
MK3 Tesioner Bracket
MK3 Alternator
ABA Crank Pulley-needs to be machined down
Non Power Steering Kit
Power Steering Kit

Thanks in advance :crosses fingers and hopes this thread takes off:

Modified by German_Muscle at 9:39 PM 8-30-2004


Modified by German_Muscle at 1:25 AM 11-3-2004
 
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Re: lets get a ABA 16v Parts List/FAQ Thread going (German_Muscle)

When using 9a pistons on the aba rods you have to get new rod bushings from the dealer to fit with your wrist pins.
 
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Re: lets get a ABA 16v Parts List/FAQ Thread going (German_Muscle)

if you want to run mk3 access setup like I will do, need a custom crank pulley as Trac Racing are sellin, pulley for same conversion as the 1.8T in mk2 if I remember correct...
I'm startin setup this winter... keep you guys informed
 
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Re: lets get a ABA 16v Parts List/FAQ Thread going (German_Muscle)

ask for 16v rod bushings. this is only if you are going to use the 9a pistons, and aba rods. in the end you'll have 9a pistons, 16v wrist pins, 16v rod bushings, and aba rods...
 
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Re: lets get a ABA 16v Parts List/FAQ Thread going (A3dOUde)

Quote, originally posted by A3dOUde »
if you want to run mk3 access setup like I will do, need a custom crank pulley as Trac Racing are sellin, pulley for same conversion as the 1.8T in mk2 if I remember correct...
I'm startin setup this winter... keep you guys informed

Word is you use the 16v crank pulley...why do you need this custom one exactly?
 
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Re: lets get a ABA 16v Parts List/FAQ Thread going (German_Muscle)

Yah..all the mounts will work in a mk1, the 16v blocks should also have the provision on the passenger side of the motor for bolting up that motor mount. You'll also have to get the bracket for the trans..both the rear trans mount and the side trans mount.
 
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Re: lets get a ABA 16v Parts List/FAQ Thread going (junkyardjockey)

Is there anyone out there that sells this conversion in a kit? Im a little confused the parts list shows that you must use the 16v pistons but everyone talks about using the aba pistons? I undestand that the aba pistons will give you a c/r of 8:1, so assuming that the 16v pistons arent the same what cr do they giv you?


Modified by mwebb95jetta at 4:21 PM 8-19-2004
 
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Re: lets get a ABA 16v Parts List/FAQ Thread going (mwebb95jetta)

no there isnt really a kit out there. You just kinda haft to do it like this. It gets very confusing sometimes to. Im going to use the 2L 16v pistons because im going to run it as natural aspirated for a while and because im using a 16v head. you can run the ABA pistons to if you want to keep your compression ratio to a minimum. It all really depends on your preferance. The 16v pistons are flat tops with 2 valve indentions for the intake valves. the ABA pistons have a bowl in the piston. Here is some pics.
2.0L 16v(9A) Piston

2.0L 8v(ABA) Piston
 
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Re: lets get a ABA 16v Parts List/FAQ Thread going (mwebb95jetta)

no, not really. im running N/A because lack of funds, next summer i will be bolting a SC61 to the engine with a few other goodies like Autronic. the ABA pistons give you a lil bit lower compression ratio thats all.
 
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