Good goodLOL that picture was just to show how close it all is inside the 058. I have obviously cleared the walls now.
You dont need to cryo treat the block.It is fine the way it is.Back to this cryo thing. Is this required in MikeyBoys TDI because of the high boost in a diesel? They do have higher peak cylinder pressures as standard and high compression ratios when compared to petrol engines. So Is this required for a petrol engine? Cryo treatment at £650 is expensive. I do understand the benefits of doing this but where do you draw the line, I don't have endless cash.
Once it is a wideband ME-7 from a late 2001 then you will be fine to run it Mafless.If you are going to STAY DBC then 034 would be your best bet as they have alot of the DBC 2.0 20V here from builds done in the past.Back at INA, would the ME-7 swap require a MAF to run? Not sure this would be easier than making a loom from scratch, all the drive by wire stuff sounds like a ball ache, wires don't scare me so I can knock up a good loom when I put my mind to it! Im just lazy. I have looked at loads of aftermarket ECU's and although likely be more of pain to install and get tuned, im sure in the longterm it would be the better option. The lugnuts ECU is tempting as are the 034 Motorsport EFI units.
The clutch between the 01A and 01E will be the same as both boxes have the same splines on the input shaft.You WILL need the entire assembly from the 01E though which is a bummer....As for the clutch, what are my options if i was to consider doing the 01E gearbox conversion at a later date, is there a clutch I could use on both the 01E & 01A? As i have it i would need the driveshafts, propshaft, diff, gearbox, front subframe, selector rods and hub carriers. What else would I need? Thing is I have been thinking more and more about Stage 2 a 12V VR6 motor with an even bigger turbo which would need the 01E. Just trying to plan my options for future stuff hence the reason for the Standalone set up. Any advise is appreciated
If you are considering the VR6 then definately go with a standalone system that will allow both 4 and 6 ignition inputs.
Good to go Id say