turbo Coupe GT's and semi-fantasy ramblings

[Alan Kramer]

I'd say 200 HP would round out the lighter CGT nicely...But even more power
puts a bigger grin on your face even though it may not really *practical*
for the car.

I had a 4kcsq that I could have also put the 20vt engine in, but in the end
I choose the CGT mostly because of it's looks...the design of the car really
does a lot for me too.  There's not much out there that shares the character
of a CGT.  I'm not knocking the 4kcsq by any means, it's a great car...  And
of course, I'd choose and UrQ over a CGT anyday...

My opinion is that ditching CIS would make the swap easier not more complex.
  Getting rid of it gives you a lot more needed real estate in the engine
bay and I think is much easier than CIS in the end.  I know there can be
valid points on both sides of the fence, but that's just my $0.02.

Alan
'83 CGT 20vt
'86 4kcsq
'90 v8q
http://www.audi-quattro.org/~akramer/gt_main.htm



I also thought about a Coupe turbo project at one
time, but was put off by FWD. A turbo would be fun in
the Coupe but you couldn't take it to more than 200 hp
realistically speaking. In fact the stock turbo ~160
hp would be more than enough.

If I was to do a turbo Coupe, I would keep the stock
CIS, ignition and management system. No need to make
the swap too complex.

I, on the other hand, choose to do the turbo swap in a
90q which is nearing completion....after that I think
I'll sell the trusty Coupe (which I agree still has a
nice shape). Good luck

-ed


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