Only the 1.7 engines are VW and even then the head and spark are non VW. Most of the fast ones are Chrystler 2.2s. The econo-box concept is rabbit like but none of the hardware is actual VW.
Bought a wreck to get that big displacement for my 78 Scirocco, was kinda dissapointed. LOL Eric 85 GTI with VR6 Power ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeremy Olsen" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]>; <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2002 12:57 PM Subject: [a2-16v-list] omni vs A1 > hey all, > i am aware that VW built the omni/horizon/turismo for crysler, and as far as i know they are based on the rabbit > > so my question is how much is the same? one mechanic once told me small details were changed to keep people going to the dealer, like the angle at which the brake hoses sat on the bracket > > my reason for asking is, if a VW or any car with any factory power passes you/ beats you away from the red light..., you might shrug it off, even if no upgrades are seen. but who would expect an omni to be fast? and i've seen some very rust free ones latly, try find that in a A1 > so super sleeper, complete with crome trim and steel rims!!!!! :) > > TIA > jeremy > > __________________________________________________________________ > The NEW Netscape 7.0 browser is now available. Upgrade now! http://channels.netscape.com/ns/browsers/download.jsp > > Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/ > _______________________________________________ > a2-16v-list mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list > For list archives, see listinfo link above. >
