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      not currently, thinking about numerous swaps, but i plan on keeping it for the efficiency. I have 3 project cars going right now, and am in the hunt for a truck, and a mustang fastback. But am looking into an rs4..

      the swaps i am considering :

      1.8 engine only.

      the rest will all end up with a 6 speed transmission
      1.8
      1.4t
      VR6
      1.8T VW
      24v VR6
      R32 (fwd)
      LNF (almost bought a hhr ss last month but was automatic)

      thats probably in order of easiest to hardest.




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      sounds good rabbit.
      the flares look cool and so do the wheels...1.8 liter under the hood will drink lots of fuel though. Mine has a 1.4, k and n air filter and a ricer muffler...and it's pretty fast as is. Doesn't the US model already have the big 1.6 liter engine? All that thing needs is an intake, underdrive pully and a new muffler and it will haul ass.

      The flares look really good. I like them black!
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      My 2.8L vr6 in my mk2 jetta coupe got 28 mpg on the highway. I only get about 30-32 in my aveo now..

      Thailand must not be too big of an island, you must run into ocean if you think the 1.6 hauls ass


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      Lol...yes my aveo hauls ass compared to my last ride, a 4 speed 110 cc Suzuki motorbike ;p. I had the vr6 in my old 96 Passat wagon with manual gear...it was awesome. Anyways, Really cool ride Rabbit
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      for the cost and simplicity, 160 can be pulled out of the 1.8 which is respectable, too bad cams are a real B**CH to find





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