Which 20vt motor is best??

Marc Swanson mswanson at mswanson.com
Sun May 12 21:51:57 EDT 2002


> I'm once again, in the early stages of planning my 20vt swap into an
> earlier car. Due to an accident in my beloved 87 4kq, I'm using a 90 90q as
> the platform for a turbo swap. I'm wondering the following... Which 20vt
> motor is the best for this swap? I'm going to assume that the latest S4/S6
> engine (1995?) would be best, no?

sure, though the odd angle that the IM exits at might be an issue with the
radiator.  Might want to use a 3B intake manifold.  Advantage of S4/S6 (AAN)
motor is definately the distributorless ignition.

> Funds are not an issue

that helps!

> , I just want to
> make sure that there isn't anything wrong with the later 20vt's or anything
> that would prohibit a proper install into a 90q. Any advice would be
> appreciated!

if funds aren't an issue, buy a newer car? :-)
Kidding, I know how much fun a good project can be.


> PS. Any idea what the URL is for Nates 90qt page? I've been looking all
> over for it.


http://www.newtsplace.com/90tq/


-Marc-
87 4ktq, undergoing 034 EFI conversion: http://www.mswanson.com/audi
88 90q



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