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Offline MackyM

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2.0 extra weight?
« on: 18 April 2006, 15:56 »
Am still considering having a 2.0 bottom end in light of the fact I seem to have ring wear. I'm wondering how much heavier the bigger lump is than a standard 1.8 16V one. Is the weight significant enough to affect ride height/spring settings or are we talking 10kg or something silly?? Thanks.

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Re: 2.0 extra weight?
« Reply #1 on: 18 April 2006, 16:30 »
will not affect handling or ride height at all.

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Re: 2.0 extra weight?
« Reply #2 on: 18 April 2006, 16:47 »
is it heavier though?

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Re: 2.0 extra weight?
« Reply #3 on: 18 April 2006, 16:49 »
not noticeably, the stroke is increased by the crank being slightly more angled, about it really, certainly won't cause any major upsets to the balance of the car.

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Re: 2.0 extra weight?
« Reply #4 on: 18 April 2006, 17:05 »
Good to know, thanks. Just wondered if anyone has the figures though -- to work out power to weight, etc. What do we reckon, an extra 50kg??

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Re: 2.0 extra weight?
« Reply #5 on: 18 April 2006, 17:07 »
have a check what an mk3 engine weighs, will give you a rough idea.

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Re: 2.0 extra weight?
« Reply #6 on: 18 April 2006, 17:33 »
i got amk3 2ltr conversion in my 8v would have thought the weight difference would be the same as a 16v?? made no difference to mine drives like the day i got her except shes alot quicker!lol
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Re: 2.0 extra weight?
« Reply #7 on: 18 April 2006, 20:12 »
its not gonna be anywhere near 50kg difference :shocked: i would have thought the blocks weigh the same, maybe theres a bit of difference inside :huh:

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Re: 2.0 extra weight?
« Reply #8 on: 18 April 2006, 22:10 »
well i huess slightly different weights in the pistons/crank and thats about it

by the way i have a spare 2lrt crank out of a 9a if anyones interested......
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Re: 2.0 extra weight?
« Reply #9 on: 19 April 2006, 01:31 »
defo not sumik id worry about its not like theres a land speed record up for grabs! :grin:
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