The Aluminum blocks require pistons to have the Mahle prioreitary Grafal coating. Unfortunately a custom set of Mahle pistons will run you $1200-$1400USD+ which is why every Aluminum block we did , we used Steel sleeves (so sleeved the block) and custom JE pistons.
If you are going to start with an Alloy block , don't use the open deck units. The cost of custom Darton Sleeves outweight the cost of sourcing a closed deck unit.
Any of you guys have issues with the locating dowels between head and block? I stripped my ABF , and was comparing the bits with my ALT 06x block , and 1 of the locating dowels is slightly off . maybe 4-5mm away from where I need it to be .
Any of you guys have issues with the locating dowels between head and block? I stripped my ABF , and was comparing the bits with my ALT 06x block , and 1 of the locating dowels is slightly off . maybe 4-5mm away from where I need it to be .
I would like to say a huge public thank you to RhussJr , for putting up with all my haggling , stupidity , inane questions and rambling phone calls , and for sending me some gorgeous pistons and other special ingredients to put my 06b-16v hybrid together . Top guy , a total gentleman , and very very fair prices. And bear in mind he had to send the parts over 3500 miles! Hope to deal with you again RhussJr . :thumbup::biggrinsanta:
I would like to say a huge public thank you to RhussJr , for putting up with all my haggling , stupidity , inane questions and rambling phone calls , and for sending me some gorgeous pistons and other special ingredients to put my 06b-16v hybrid together . Top guy , a total gentleman , and very very fair prices. And bear in mind he had to send the parts over 3500 miles! Hope to deal with you again RhussJr . :thumbup::biggrinsanta:
Ordered a new set of cast, stock diameter 9A pistons yesterday to replace the oversize set that I have as there is no need to bore the new 06A block that I have. I will be reviving the engine build as a simple and fresh motor replacement in the GLI.
Late Update Edit:
The pistons came in shortly after my post above and I can't be more pleased as they are OEM Mahle made in Germany. This will be a nice build with a few performance upgrades and factory reliability.
Was anything ever done with the 16vg60 brackets you were talking about making? I will be redoing my 16V twin screw project starting this year and if it's possible I may upgrade to the modern blocks. Starting basically from scratch is the perfect time to get into something like this if it's reasonable to pursue.
Not an issue here, it's in a Mk2 Scirocco so the only issue I would see having is where the alternator location would be since it could interfere with the front crossmember if the alternator is mounted below the charger. I have the BBM brackets already if they're needed. I would love more info on this.
I should probably also mention that I am not using the G60 charger. I'm running the 2087 Autorotor with the BBM adapter plate on the stock G60 bracket currently.
Here's my 16v/06x setup. Now sitting at 700whp and 500wtq. I will also note that I used quite a few different parts than what's listed in this thread to get to this power level on this combo.
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