4K v. 80/90 for a turbo transplant

[JShadzi at aol.com]

Not if the motor is out of an 88-90 "200 quattro"  ;)
Javad

In a message dated 12/9/2003 9:16:26 PM Pacific Standard Time, tlum at flash.net 
writes:
> > > 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,