4kq motor build

[ScottyCBoy at aol.com]

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In a message dated 6/20/2002 11:17:59 PM Central Daylight Time,
theloves at localaccess.com writes:


> The time has come to build a replacement motor for my 4kq.
> It's got 240k on it so I'd like to build it's replacement so I am ready
> when
> the day comes to replace it, whether it is in two months or two years.
> What I'd like to do is get a little more power out of it, stick with good
> bottom end torque and decent power up to the 5500-6000k rpm range without
> going turbo and still keeping it very streetable and dependable.
> Porting, cam, boring, etc but I don't want to go with the light flywheel.
> Anyone got the BTDT experiences that you are willing to share.
> Email direct if you like and TIA

If you want to stay with a normally aspirated motor you have two choice cheap
and expensive.

a 2.3 liter NG motor from a 1987-1988 audi 5000 will give you decent
performance with a good cam, and cleaned up intake and exhaust ports. I would
expect nothing more than 140 hp or so. It will drop into your 4000q (just be
careful with the timing as the NG uses a knock sensor). You can also put the
NG ignition into your 4000 with a small degree of difficulty.

The expensive option would be to use a N/A 20V from a 1990-1991 audi coupe
quattro or 90 quattro 20V which would be much more difficult to install.

Scott