Would you convert a rare CGT (an 87.5) to 10VT?

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Ahh, but are you willing to do a roll-in/roll-out deal (including being able to keep AC)? That's the trick, I have very limited mechanical skilz...

Dave
1987 Coupe GT Special Build
SE Virginia

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> From: ScottyCBoy at aol.com
> Date: 2003/01/17 Fri PM 12:17:52 EST
> To: quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: Would you convert a rare CGT (an 87.5) to 10VT?
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> In a message dated 1/17/03 11:17:09 AM Central Standard Time,
> kentmclean at mindspring.com writes:
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> > Dave <duandcc_forums at cox.net> wrote:
> >
> > >I've been talking with this guy about a 10VT he has for sale. Not sure if
> > I can
> > afford it, or even if i want it (messing with a rare 87.5 is not cool IMHO,
> > but i
> > want more power...). Anyway, thought I'd ask for opinions...
> >
> > If it is something I've been wanting to do (and not just
> > because the opportunity arose and it seemed like a good
> > idea at the time),  I'd do some shopping.  This guy has an
> > engine he wants to sell. $1800 seems like a lot. Listers have
> > bought whole cars for less; you should be able to get the
> > engine and bits for less. Check with junk yards, recylcers,
> > and listers and look for a 10VT that has been hit.
> >
> > It always pays to sleep on a big decision.
>
> I've got several 10VT engines for sale.. Real cheap...
>
> Scott
>