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New Guy here

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What's up all. I frequent the VWVortex mostly, as I am a VW enthusiast mainly. Long story short, My first car was a 1987 740 Turbo Intercooler Station Wagon. I recently purchased a 2000 VW GTI. I still own the Volvo and would like to restore/upgrade the engine and/or suspension, etc. I have decided it will be worth more to me to keep it and fix it up than sell it for maybe a couple thousand. What are your professional opinions? Any and all help is appreciated.
 
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Re: New Guy here (VR6Fool)

Welcome to SS... How many miles? and how much will it cost to restore it?
 
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Re: New Guy here (KiotCloudkicker)

Quote, originally posted by KiotCloudkicker »
Welcome to SS... How many miles? and how much will it cost to restore it?

Thanks. It's got 175,XXX on the engine w/ a "newly" rebuilt turbo about 20-30K ago. I don't know about cost to restore. That's kind of what I am trying to figure out. The interior needs to be redone (upholstery, vinyl on the doors/dash, etc.) The engine is in great running condition for the age. It still boosts rather well (don't have a boost gauge, so from what I can feel it boosts good). I need to upgrade the suspension, clean up a few rust spots on the roof. It's got a sunroof that either needs to be fixed or welded shut, so it doesn't leak. Other than that, http://********************/smile/emthup.gif .
 
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Re: New Guy here (HPTFunk)

Quote, originally posted by HPTFunk »
u should drop a V8 in that badboy .. http://converseengineering.com

and for suspension upgrades I believe ipd still puts out a RWD catalogue.... http://ipdusa.com ... just give em a ring and request it ...

hope this helps http://********************/smile/emthup.gif

I read that conversion webpage. Sounds like it could be fun. I am going to look into that more. First off, I need to get the cosmetics taken care of. Thanks again for the help you two. Any links that are posted, I will look into.
 
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