ABA/DCOE 40's A learning experience for the masses, I HOPE!

[CapitalM3]

Made a post with some pictures of my setup in the MK1 section if anyone's interested

[Svedka]

Link

[CapitalM3]

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...tch-%28pics%29

[fredybender]

Number one;
A big congrats on making an good decision on 40's
stock ABA with cams & headers, do not need 45's

second, here is what I did on my 2.0L16V against turbulence, and it makes a difference!





OS for specs on jetting, here are my suggestions:
Choke = 36
Main jet = 135
Emulsion tube = F16
Air corrector 180
Idle jet = 50f9
Pump jet = 40
Needle valve 150
Aux venturi = 4.5
Float level = 7.5mm

I am also running the MSD 6Al, with a few extra modules, and they work great!

Now, I would like to know how these specs run for you with your cam...

Cheers
Fred

[CapitalM3]

Great information! Do you have any ideas on how high timing can/should go?

[fredybender]

Great information! Do you have any ideas on how high timing can/should go?

I have the adjustable timing module in the dash, and adjust it depending on the gas...
I think about 6 deg advance at idle +8980 retard module...

[CapitalM3]

I have the adjustable timing module in the dash, and adjust it depending on the gas...
I think about 6 deg advance at idle +8980 retard module...

I've been looking over those but wasn't sure which one(s) were compatible with the 8980. Which model do you have?

[bunicula]

Great info Fredy!

In other news, it looks like our OP got sucked back into the Fuel injection world but i can say his plans are pretty awesome so good luck buddy

Im still in it till the end though and this thread has already been a great resource..

Little update on my build: My TT downpipe was just delivered today and I also sourced a nice mk4 exaust mani for free the other day!! I think im going to be switching gears a bit as well and take a break from working on the bay for a while and really start focusing on getting my motor back together and mocked up so i can start getting my wiring/fuel line/brake lines sorted. Once that starts coming together ill def have some pics up for you guys

[CapitalM3]

^

I'm getting really close on mine. Did spend a good part of last night trying to swap the gears on the ABA and 1.8 dizzys. I for the life of me can't get the pins to budge. Using a 2lb hammer and a punch.

[vwpat]

^

I'm getting really close on mine. Did spend a good part of last night trying to swap the gears on the ABA and 1.8 dizzys. I for the life of me can't get the pins to budge. Using a 2lb hammer and a punch.

just covert the aba to 4 window, much easier

[CapitalM3]

just covert the aba to 4 window, much easier

I'll definitely give that a go. I had read over that link you posted and thought surely pushing out one pin would be easier

[vw_streetrider]

here for learning

[Joel Goodson]

here for learning

If you're like me, you'll love the learning experience. Enjoy my setup.

[bunicula]

bumping this up because im excited for for my upcoming week..

[son of planrforrobert]

In for learning as well

[CapitalM3]

Does anyone know where to get spark plug wires that will come off the distributor at a right angle? My set has straight ends and wont clear the intake manifold.

[Joel Goodson]

Does anyone know where to get spark plug wires that will come off the distributor at a right angle? My set has straight ends and wont clear the intake manifold.

Make your own. Use 16v ends.

[CapitalM3]

Make your own. Use 16v ends.

Thanks for the tip. Picked up a set of 16v wires yesterday and they work great.

[Joel Goodson]

Thanks for the tip. Picked up a set of 16v wires yesterday and they work great.

Good to hear!

[Fast929]

In an unrelated question,


What's the color code of the mk2? Liking that for my mk1 possibly.

[Joel Goodson]

In an unrelated question,


What's the color code of the mk2? Liking that for my mk1 possibly.

Mine? It's polar silver. LA7V

[CapitalM3]

Getting close on mine but have a couple things slowing me down.

I switched the 4 window wheel on the 1.8 distributor over to my ABA distributor but I didn't switch the 1.8's hall sensor. Is switching the sensor required for it to work properly?

I'm also having a hard time getting a good connection with the MSD Blaster Coil and the pin style OEM VW spark plug wires. Right now I have some copper in there so it makes the connection but it's pretty shady. Any advice on what kind of cable I should be using to run from the distributor cap to the MSD coil?

[B4S]

Getting close on mine but have a couple things slowing me down.

I switched the 4 window wheel on the 1.8 distributor over to my ABA distributor but I didn't switch the 1.8's hall sensor. Is switching the sensor required for it to work properly?

I'm also having a hard time getting a good connection with the MSD Blaster Coil and the pin style OEM VW spark plug wires. Right now I have some copper in there so it makes the connection but it's pretty shady. Any advice on what kind of cable I should be using to run from the distributor cap to the MSD coil?

Did you mark the 4-window wheel vs the rotor tip when you did the swap? If you did, then you need to use the 1.8 hall sender since it is 180* offset from the ABA one, in the dizzy body. The other option (that I've used successfully before) is to place the 4-window wheel 180* out from the mark you made.

[CapitalM3]

Did you mark the 4-window wheel vs the rotor tip when you did the swap? If you did, then you need to use the 1.8 hall sender since it is 180* offset from the ABA one, in the dizzy body. The other option (that I've used successfully before) is to place the 4-window wheel 180* out from the mark you made.

Ahhh, that explains some things. I was sure to mark the rotor and window position in relation to the body but did nothing with the sensor. I'll pull it apart again and swap the sensors.

Thanks for your post, it's a great help.

[CapitalM3]

Ahhh, that explains some things. I was sure to mark the rotor and window position in relation to the body but did nothing with the sensor. I'll pull it apart again and swap the sensors.

Thanks for your post, it's a great help.

Switched out the sensor. No better. Here's what I'm noticing. When I turn the car to "on" the MSD stuff starts shooting off spark at a steady and constant interval. Spark then almost 2 seconds then another spark.

Before I put the distributor back in with the key in the on position I was holding the distributor while spinning it. Regardless of its position the MSD stuff kept on sparking at the same 2 second interval.

I've checked and double checked all my connections, everything seems to be good. Any idea why the MSD stuff would just spark at its own pace?

[bunicula]

getting this out of the Archive...

[Joel Goodson]

getting this out of the Archive...

[mk_turf]

diggin some good stuff up!

[bunicula]

Back from the dead a bit.. My project went stagnant for quite a while BUT I didn't give up! And now I'm back at it full force. I'd love to hear how some of you guys have made out with your projects. In the mean time here's a few pictures of mine and also a link in my sig you all can take a look at too if your interested

[mk_turf]