4000q v8 swap ?

[Mike Arman]

>>From: SluggerXL1 at aol.com
>>Subject: 4000q v8 swap
>>To: quattro at audifans.com
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>>Well mike it seems to me that you think that i am way over my head. Thats
>>fine, i probally am, but i have already purchased a good engine. Ive always
>>wanted to do something like this and I finally have a solid car to do it 
>>too. Im
>>in no hurry to get it done, just want it done right. I also have a garage
>>with a hydrolic jack to do it in, a good audi mechanic and two buddys 
>>that love
>>audi's just as much as me, and thats what it is all about. Thanks for all 
>>the
>>good info guys. I appriciate all comments good or bad. peace



As Javad pointed out, I did seem a little bit harsh . . .

But that was not my goal, nor was it my intent, and if I offended you, I 
apologize, it was inadvertent.  (Sometimes I say "I may not always tell you 
what you want to hear, but I will always tell you the truth.")

And further, if we were in the same area, I'd probably be upset if you 
declined my offer of free help.

The people who are experts at doing engine conversions got that way by . . 
. doing engine conversions. Everyone *starts* at the same place, it is what 
we do afterward that results in us becoming an expert.

This probably IS going to be a big job, but you've made the first moves already

1) You've got an engine (you will do the timing belt, right? Get the V8Q 
workshop manual, available on CD for a couple of bucks if you ask nice on 
the list.)

2) You've got a car you want to put it into

3) You've got a place to work AND friends to help you

4) And most important, you've got the sense to ask for advice BEFORE you 
get stuck someplace that you can't go forward or go back.

I really do wish you the best of luck and terrific results on this 
conversion - I just was trying to make sure you were going into this with 
your eyes well and truly wide open. And if I *can* help, especially on 
electrics, on which I'm pretty good (cough cough), you have my e-mail.

Best Regards,

Mike Arman