K26 in a 91 200 20v?????? 2ND POST!!!!!!

[Burl Vibert]

Bernard Littau wrote:
> 
> > Isnt the k26 the stock turbo on the UrQ (non water cooled?). If so, I
> > wouldnt go out of my way to fit one on your car!
> > Bob
> > (memory failing...)
> >
> > > Hi allI have a friend that is selling his K26 turbo out of a 944
> > > turbo....I am considering buying it if I can install it in my 91 200
> > > tq 20v. Is it a direct bolt on, and what type of gains could one
> > > expect to see. I already have the car chipped by SJM and a K&N, future
> > > plans are dual 3'' custom cat back exhaust and BIRA brake upgrade.
> > > This is my second post and my buddy is giving me a little heat. Any
> > > help is appreciated. ThanksTim
> 
> Not all K26's are the same, nor are all K24's.  Most likely, the turbo from
> the 944 has the same flanges as the Audi, so it might fit.
> 
> The 944 turbo most likely resembles the K26 in our Audi 5000 and 200 10V
> engines, or perhaps the older pre-water cooled K26 models.
> 
> You would most likely have more turbo lag as it is a bigger turbo.  MC
> engine owners often upgrade their K26 with a K24 from a 20V to reduce turbo
> lag with some sacrifice to the top end power potential.  You are
> contemplating the converse.
>

As the 944 turbo is 2.5 litres wouldn't this also mean
even more lag as the Audi is smaller displacement?

Burl Vibert
1987 5000CSTQ
Kingston, Ontario