ABF swap into a 1990 Jetta TX

Discussion in '16-valve' started by juli0s, Jul 30, 2009.

  1. Ben S

    Ben S Forum Junkie

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    there isn't a MAF on an ABF

    instead

    MAP sensor built into the ECU is connect via vac hose to the intake manifold

    so the airbox has an IAT sensor, not a MAF
     
  2. rubjonny

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    yeah biza/toledo abf, and as above no maf, map sensor in ecu and inlet temp in airbox. as you can see from my picture ;)
     
  3. Ben S

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    don't forget the cordoba too ;)

    you can get those in ABF flavour
     
  4. Toyotec

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    The ones that fit in the same space is as already stated,
    Seat unit,
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    MK2 GTD unit,
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    Corrado VR6 unit.
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    Regarding placement of the IAT sensor for non Seat airboxes, this can be inserted on the top half of the airbox, next to the air duct.
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  5. BRI

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    thanks guys, did not know that!

    cheers! nice info, trying to find any of these airboxes here in irl is proving somewhat difficult to say the least[:^(] may have to go with a new one at this stage!
     
  6. Ben S

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    in England I think it's easiest to get hold of the corrado VR6 airbox although this does require modification for use with an ABF engne. it fits the original positioning though in the engine bay
     
  7. BRI

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    the corrado box looks the best too imo:thumbup: although i might have sourced a gtd one now after all!
     
  8. juli0s Forum Member

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    Hi all,

    Quick question on the de-cat pipe. - not sure i've got the right one.

    The downpipe is standard Golf ABF, the de- cat pipe was sold as Ibiza ABF.

    The de-cat pipe has a kink in it which isn't needed for my jetta. - if I bought a Golf ABF decat pipe would this be stright? or does that have a kink in it too?
     
  9. rubjonny

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    mk3 cat pipe has the kink in it as well, the miltek one i have has the kink in it and it fits just fine :)
     

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