[torsen] Re: 3B tranny same as MC-2 tranny?

[ben swann]

Scott, Q-Phile,

Now for the question that perhaps should go to the T* list.  Is there
any merit to doing this, or is the t* system in there really better,
even though it doesn't feel like it to me.

Any BTDT?

Ben

----- Original Message -----
From: QSHIPQ at aol.com
Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2003 11:55 am
Subject: Re: [torsen] Re: 3B tranny same as MC-2 tranny?

> For any conversion there are issues.  Both the 90 and the 200
> chassis use different shift rods (the one that goes to the right
> side)design.  If you have all the pieces parts, you can also
> reverse fit the ball socket and shift actuator rods.  The
> mountings for them are easily adaptable forward/back, I'm not sure
> what "custom" means to Javad, but I don't believe there is metal
> cutting/fabricating involved, even in the 90 chassis.
>
> The later style ball/socket/shifters are supposed to give a better
> "shift" feel, not one of the more successful audi upgrades IMO.
>
> Also, there are issues in terms of pilot bearings, but these can
> be addressed from the audi parts bin.
>
> HTH
>
> SJ
>
>
>
>
> In a message dated 3/5/2003 10:28:15 AM Eastern Standard Time,
> benswann at comcast.net writes:
>
> > This is not an issue doing a direct transplant from '86-'88 5ktq
> to '91
> > 200 20v, is it?  Oversimply stated, but Everything should just
> bolt up
> > right?
> >
> > Ben
> > p.s.  I will have a  complete '87 4kq driveline, incl. trans,
> shafts,
> > and rear diff. available in a month - it is ready to drop tight
> now.  I
> > have no need for it at the time.  Was thinking about building
> some type
> > of AWD tractor, but enough of my hairbrained ideas - could have
> really
> > used one in the recent 28+" snowfall we got here - my Heavy
> > duty Sears
> > tractor with plow blade proved worthless.
>