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January 08, 2010, 01:40:49 pm

Jimmy Oldskool

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Rejuvinating a poorly SB.....
« on: January 08, 2010, 01:40:49 pm »
The SB in my MK2 Golf van is extremely poorly (Head Gasket :'( )

There are 2 options open to me at the minute......

To rebuild it, but want to build it strong and able to run lots of boost (was running 20psi through a K14 when it went pop!)

What is needed to stop it coming apart again?

I've been told to use a 1.9 head gasket and 1.9 Nozzles.....The question is, what 1.9 HG do I use and if the 1.9 nozzles give noticeable gains, which ones do i need?? ???

OR......

I have an AAZ available to me to transplant into the van......

Is the AAZ as tuneable as the SB? Is there much wiring/loom work involved in an AAZ transplant?????

Please help me!!!!  :'( :'( :'(

Reply #1January 08, 2010, 03:32:40 pm

the caveman

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Re: Rejuvinating a poorly SB.....
« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2010, 03:32:40 pm »
uhh, sorry, a SB ?

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Reply #2January 08, 2010, 03:47:25 pm

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« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2010, 03:47:25 pm »
uhh, sorry, a SB ?



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Reply #3January 08, 2010, 07:31:48 pm

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Re: Rejuvinating a poorly SB.....
« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2010, 07:31:48 pm »
If your's is hydro liftered then the AAZ HG will swap right on. That said IIRC, the AAZ doesn't have more wiring than you already got.
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