Turbo 4000Q conversion idea.

[Dave Alarie]

Chris Semple wrote:

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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
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>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.
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>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.
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I've been churning this idea for a few months.  The cost of the donor
engine seems to be the major stumbling block.  I'm going to set up my
4kq with the megasquirt EFI system this fall for 1) the amusement value
and 2) prepare for a possible 1.8t swap.  The "why abandon a robust,
solid block and head design" question has recently had more play on me.
 The five cylinder just sounds great under load.

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>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?).
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tranny?  Chris, could you elaborate a little more on the tranny issues?
 Why the '98+ tranny, or rather, why not a pre-'98  Are there
longitudinal v. transverse issues to consider with the donor tranny and
engine?

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>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.
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This is a great idea.  The 4kq tranny mounts are bolted to the subframe.
 With some good measurements a salvaged subframe could be set up on a
bench with accurate references to the motor mount locations.  That help
much in fabrication of the bits necessary to land the engine/tranny on
the mounts.

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>4) But yes, it would help weight distribution.
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The Big Payback.
Has anyone weighed a 10v n.a. engine?   Plus tranny?  A 1.8t?

Cheers.
Dave Alarie

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>-Cheers
>Chris Semple
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>'87 4000q
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Dave