Author Topic: Which upper front strut bar in Mk1 with PD intake manifold? (Read 4804 times)

TimpanogosSlim · « **on:** November 22, 2014, 08:56:38 pm »

I know it's not exactly a race car but I've grown to expect a certain level of stiffness from a car and i don't intend to baby my coupe.

It kinda looks to me like most front upper strut bars won't work with the PD130 intake manifold. Am i wrong?

I've relocated the fuel filter, so that's not a concern. Just clearance vs. the intake.

eurosportacc sells a scirocco II 16v bar but they're not clear on whether it fits a mk1 rabbit/jetta, but I'm under the impression that the strut towers are the same?

vanbcguy · « **Reply #1 on:** November 23, 2014, 11:24:18 pm »

I think it will probably still fit OK but I'm not 100% sure. I have an intercooler pipe in the way myself, but I think the manifold is further forward than the strut bar would be.

TimpanogosSlim · « **Reply #2 on:** November 24, 2014, 02:47:01 am »

Hm. here's a shot of a eurosportacc 8v bar on a gasser with CIS:

dunno what make this is as the photo originates in the UK but it's either raceland or what they copied:

autotech:

neuspeed:

*shrug* maybe either will fit. come to think of it i am a little concerned about clearing my air intake ductwork.

vanbcguy · « **Reply #3 on:** November 24, 2014, 10:39:09 am »

I guess I'm thinking about my Mk3...

Doesn't seem like the PD intake sticks anywhere near as high as those CIS manifolds do.

theman53 · « **Reply #4 on:** November 24, 2014, 06:54:41 pm »

If you can get one like that do it. Especially if you have manual valve train. The ability to unbolt it without undoing the strut part would be nice. I have to take 3 or more of the bolts out of mine to run the valves depending on if I swing it out of the way or take it all the way off.

TimpanogosSlim · « **Reply #5 on:** November 24, 2014, 07:17:52 pm »

Good point. Even tho i have a hydro head.

.:Sent by pneumatic tubes

TimpanogosSlim · « **Reply #6 on:** November 25, 2014, 01:00:41 pm »

Looks like ECS sells a JOM strut bar that is a lot like the autotech, except adjustable (big double ended bolt in the middle). Question is, how much like it. There are a lot of flimsy bars out there.

.:Sent by pneumatic tubes

Dubdoc · « **Reply #7 on:** November 30, 2014, 07:05:12 am »

This is a very heavy Neuspeed bar. It will clear just about anything.

ToddA1 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 30, 2014, 09:14:25 pm »

The one listed as Autotech, definitely isn't Autotech and I've never seen the last Neuspeed bar. I have a feeling it's either a DIYer bar or some other brand.

-Todd

theman53 · « **Reply #9 on:** November 30, 2014, 11:43:04 pm »

I have the neuspeed for the MK2...hate it as described above for mech head.

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