200q20v gearbox 016?

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In a message dated 4/18/02 1:32:38 PM Central Daylight Time,
mik at info.fundp.ac.be writes:


> Fellow listers,
>
> I need help on this one, is a 200q20v gearbox a 016 gearbox type? If yes,
> would it be possible to swap the Tor$en center diff for a good old locker
> from a 4kq to use in my '85 coupe quattro? What's the 200q20v's final
> drive? Is it a 4.11 or a 3.89? How hard would the swap be?
>
> Thanks for any input,
>
> Regards from Belgium,
>
>
> Mihnea
>


Yes the 200Q 20V is a 016 torsen box. To swap the center diff with a locker
you'll also have to swap the pinion shaft as the torsen shaft is
significantly longer that the non torsen.

Scott