4000q v8 swap

[ScottyCBoy at aol.com]

As I recall, the 3.6 V8 weighs about the same as the turbo 5 cylinder 
according to Audi new product literature for the V8. Total weight was 431 pounds. 
Last time I weighed a turbo 5 cylinder engine is was 435 with a 20 pound skid.

Scott


In a message dated 12/18/2003 7:24:58 PM Central Standard Time, 
bstrub at rainymountain.com writes:

> I saw the V84kq at the National event this November at Sears Point.  There
> was a lot of work done to make the car look stock on the outside (except for
> the huge brakes/wheels).  Under the hood there was a bunch of stuff done to
> get the brakes to work right.  There are a bunch of pictures at
> http://www.pbase.com/jeffdoble/v8_audi_4000q.
> 
> The car seemed quite quick, and sounded great ripping down the front
> straight.  The owner's comment was that the V8 weighs a bit less than the
> 5-cylinder.
> 
> Good luck!
> 
> >>>>>Bernie
>