4K v. 80/90 for a turbo transplant

Tony Lum tlum at flash.net
Wed Dec 10 00:16:09 EST 2003


> > > Probably been discussed before, but why not dredge it up again.  I have
>an 87 5KTQ and want to put the engine in something.  Won't fit in the 914,
>so do I use a 4000Q or a 90Q?
> > > Both are available cheap and in about the same shape.

One small technicality makes this swap illegal in CA.  The T89 cars were 
introduced starting M.Y. 1988, therefore putting in a 1987 engine in one is 
"back dating".  Doubt if the smog nazis could tell the difference 
though.  If you're outside of CA, you're fortunate (as far as mods go).

Regards,





-Tony

'80 5KS
83 urquattro #DA900302
'85 4kq
'87 5kcstq
'87.5 coupe GT



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