About A Rabbit

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I am new to this forum, looking for some technical data about some of these boxer motors. I have a 1984 Volkswagen GTi, and am looking to make an engine upgrade. All naysayers please leave the thread now.

The plan with this car is rather extensive and quite over the top. I am looking to purchase a boxster totaled in a front end collision. Feel free to contact me if you have one. Anyway, I am looking for a 2.5 or 2.7L engine, preferably with 6 speed transmission included. My rabbit will be undergoing extensive body work and custom modification, and said engine will be mounted in the back of the coupe. The size of the two cars is rather similar, and I am looking to put everything into the rabbit. The transmission, engine, and all the rest of the bells and whistles.

I am looking for some specs on the size of the parts in the car.
How long is the engine?
How long in the engine + transmission together?
How wide is the engine, gearbox, and differential?
How far from the front of the engine to the rear axle?
How long from the shifter to the gearbox?

I am aware that I will need precise measurements to give the garage doing the body modifications, and will need to get them from the car that I use as a donor, but I am just looking for some clues as to the dimensions of the powerhouse. If anyone has any links to sites that may offer technical specs, please help me out!

And just a heads up, when this car is built it will be well worthy of the engine that goes into it. I am a VW AG fanatic. Thanks for the time!