What cam is this? Suggestions for replacement?

[Peter Jones]

What gearbox code is it?
We just took a 4T diesel box out of the rocco. had the tallest 2nd to 110kph! and 4th and 5th were so similar on the highway.
That was only being pushed by a 1.6 8v carby, so would be awesome with a bigger motor.

Must have a look at that one day Once the head is back on I'll figure out the whole gearbox thing.

Pete

[Preen59]

Hey Pete,

The TT springs and valves are Supertech. I found that out after i purchased the valves for my 16v from them.

Get on Ebay and look them up, you can get them cheapest from an Ebay store in the US. That's where i'll be purchasing my springs from.

This is the cheapest place for valves, springs and retainers. Buy your stud kits from them at the same time and you'll save on postage.

http://search.stores.ebay.com/Perfor...766068QQsofpZ0

[Preen59]

Here is that 1000HP mk2.

http://www.vwfixx.com/forums/index.p...pic=25719&st=0

As promised.

[Peter Jones]

I looked up all the gearbox codes and now I'm more confused than ever.

Here's the list.

White MK1 '79 Golf (Track car) 1800 GX KJet (85hp)

FF09091
1 2 3 4 5 R&P
3.45 1.94 1.29 0.91 0.71 3.89

Red Golf MK1 '79 (Runabout) 1800 (ex '96 Cordoba) ADZ Weber DGAV (89hp with mono motronic)

GC (Diesel)
3.45 1.94 1.29 0.97 N/a 3.89

Spare Gearbox

CHB20036
3.45 1.94 1.37 1.03 0.85 3.67

So just on the face of it the ratios between Red and white are identical for 1st 2nd and 3rd.

I had thought based on performance that Red's box had lower ratios, I guess Red just simply has heaps more power.(Which isn't really confirmed by the factory numbers)

So I guess the plan still is to put the spare gearbox into Red. It was out of a Cordoba so it should be a good match for the motor.

The plot for white is another question. I suppose I'll see what the headwork and new cam does to improve the situation and go from there. I'll keep an eye on the for sale section as always

I also have this 2e vento motor to consider ..hmmmm

Pete

[Water Boy]

I also have this 2e vento motor to consider ..hmmmm

Yes now that would be the way to go later on

[Peter Jones]

Yes now that would be the way to go later on

Doing lots of reading on that score

I've read every 2.0l thread on Vortex and I'm working my way through the induction and fuelling threads at the moment.

I'm not in a hurry , I've got plenty of time to research.

Also I just got a TT catalog in the mail with the Cam I ordered. That's gonna cost me.


Pete