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by PITTS
Thu Jul 17, 2014 3:08 pm
Forum: 07k Swaps
Topic: Basic 07K Facts?
Replies: 123
Views: 687640

Re: Basic 07K Facts?

Didn't I read some place that the 07k used the #5 cylinder for determining TDC... not #1 ? Could this be a real problem for the GM harness/ECU? Or could you just locate the wiring differently to the right (wrong?) cylinder?

Would be super neat if there's an easily supported factory ECU available...
by PITTS
Mon May 12, 2014 9:14 am
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: SOLD! Selling 1991 Coupe Quattro in NH
Replies: 2
Views: 5469

Re: SOLD! Selling 1991 Coupe Quattro in NH

SOLD yesterday. Thank you all for looking.

~Andrew
by PITTS
Fri May 02, 2014 9:45 pm
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: SOLD! Selling 1991 Coupe Quattro in NH
Replies: 2
Views: 5469

SOLD! Selling 1991 Coupe Quattro in NH

SOLD yesterday. Thank you all for looking.

~Andrew




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Selling in Campton NH 03303.
Pictures are in the craigslist add.

This is a 1991, total mileage unknown, black on Tan, has S2 bumper in navy blue and RS2 headlamps with a black B4 hood swap.
Currently does not run. Has small very minor ...
by PITTS
Sun Apr 27, 2014 10:30 am
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: Cheap Parts - Name your own price and save...
Replies: 22
Views: 31347

Re: Cheap Parts - Name your own price and save...

Is that a Distributor of a 7a ?? Did it come off a running motor?

Thanks!
by PITTS
Wed Apr 23, 2014 4:24 pm
Forum: General
Topic: A different kind of 5 cylinder?
Replies: 4
Views: 8322

Re: A different kind of 5 cylinder?

I believe there were many examples of horizontal radial layouts throughout early aviation history (think the 1920s & 30s). I recall seeing some with opposed piston layouts... a combustion chamber at top & bottom if you will. I forget what the big reason they died out was... I believe they had heavy ...
by PITTS
Wed Jun 19, 2013 7:05 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: TDI RatRod
Replies: 16
Views: 27911

Re: TDI RatRod

Definitely turning into a nice looking driver! Who's wheel arches did you use if you don't mind my asking? Are they a direct fit part? or a generic?
by PITTS
Mon Apr 29, 2013 1:40 pm
Forum: Engine Building with Jeff Gerner
Topic: Engine Balancing - Five Cylinder
Replies: 22
Views: 193830

Re: Engine Balancing - Five Cylinder

Jeff great read, and congratulations on the achievements of you car!

I am hoping you can clarify for us:

You advised your balance factor is 1.52... was this a figure arrived at by an a fore mentioned dark-arts practitioner through some detail oriented process? Or was this just some ballpark guess ...