quattro digest, Vol 1 #2886 - 16 msgs

[J. Lyons]

Subject: Re: 4KQ Turbo Converters Attention Please:  Performance and Result
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Hello,
I have a 84 CGT Turbo, it has made 175hp at the wheels on New Dimensions
dyno (approx. 215hp at the crank) at 10 lbs of boost. No quarter mile times
of which to speak, but it is damn fast. I have whooped butt on all manners
of "fast" cars (the lastest being a Porsche    Boxster ). The car was driven
daily for 2 1/2 years (just acquired a 4KCSQ for commuting), and has been a
pleasure to drive. It can be very docile off throttle, or a real monster at
full boost! Definetly recommend everyone build one!

J. Lyons

>  Now, enough with the tech questions, I have yet to hear from the people
who have done this (and drive these cars) about the difference in
performance, torque, power band change, lag, and reliability and
driveability of these conversions.  I beleive all would enjoy some feedback
from the fortunate ones that have the turbo converted cars.  ANYONE WITH
ME??  What happend, how satisfied are you, any dyno results, times lik 1/4
mile, 0-60?  who has more fun?  Give us the GOLD!!! :-)

" As a side note if I had to do it all over again I would choose a type 89
(80/90/20v coupe) over the type 85 (4000/coupe/urq).  The type 89 is just
"better" in a lot of ways that make it a better turbo candidate.  The
benefit
of the type 85 is that they are probably more readily available for less
$$. -Marc- "