Turbo 4000Q conversion idea.

[Chris Semple]

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> From: quattro-admin at audifans.com [mailto:quattro-admin at audifans.com]On
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> This thread must be beaten to death but, I see that fellow
> listers have done this with great success.
> While the 10 V seems most commmon and a few 20V's are out
> there -mainly in $$$ UrQ's-
> My question:  (assuming its already been thought of)
> Does it make sence to look into a 1.8T?  While it may cost
> good money, they
> seem to be plentiful and the tuners have many options to
> choose from.  i
> also think the resale to recoup investmnent may be higher on
> a newer motor.
> Anyone try this or have knowledge of particular(s)?
> -Scott in BOSTON

A couple thoughts on the subject, I'd like to see one but haven't had any
free time to take measurements from an A4 donor.

1) much more costly, a basic 1.8T package might run 3200$ or so, plus odds n
ends. That money would by a lot in the 10vt world.

2) you'd need an A4 '98+ trans to mate with it, different bellhousing than
the ole 5cyls. Another 1200$ or so. Or chat with Ron Wood, as I hear he's
got an adapter(Kennedy?).

3) A 4000s subframe might get you in right ballpark for engine mounts, but
plan on some fabrication work to get the mounts and linkages to harmonize.

4) But yes, it would help weight distribution.

-Cheers
Chris Semple
Concord NH
'87 4000q
   '84 4000tq Lightweight
      '81 Vw pickup