New Audi owner here...87 4000cs (87 4kcs, learning)

[Ti Kan]

R4RacerX at aol.com writes:
>     1. The car has the 1.8L, which is great since my 84 GTI parts fit nicely. 
> What would be some worth while Mods? (Engine/Suspension)

Same engine as 85-86 VW GTI 8V 1.8, thus same mods apply, except that
the logitudinal mounting means the intake/exhaust manifolds are different
and various other ancillaries.

>     2. Is there different trannies for that yr/model? (I know for instance 
> that the 84 GTI had numberous (numberous) trannies for that year.)

You have a 5-speed manual right?  85-87 4KS have the type 013 type 2P tranny,
which already has the "sportiest" gear ratio of the type 013s available
in the US (4.11 final drive, close ratio).  1984 4KS have type 2N
which also has 4.11, but slightly wider spaced ratios.  1981-83 4KS have
a super economy box with ultra tall top gears.

>     *3. The interior center console has the 3 dials ... Volts/Bar/Temp ... 
> What is the significance of the Bar?  ( I know, I know ... beer ... lol )

Oil pressure.  Does your car come with an owner's manual?

>     4. Clutch - Is that a pain, being that engine is switched up like my VW 
> Fox?

Same as the Fox.  Not any more than other longitudinal engined cars.
The tranny has to be dropped, obviously, and to do that requires lowering
the subframe and disconnecting the driveshafts.

-Ti
01 S4 2.7 biturbo (coming)
96 A4 2.8 quattro
84 5000S 2.1 turbo
80 4000 2.0
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