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calloway" style swap for under $300 used, free maybe, not more than $500 I =
can't imagine.  That is the beauty of it, get close to $180hp with a few hu=
ndred dollars expense and some quite simple modyfying to fit.

I'd definitely recommend installing an IC, whether the stock 5kt unit or on=
e off another car (look on ebay for example)

I think we've been over the pros and cons of turbo swap as opposed to 2.3 s=
wap, so I don't want to go there too deeply.  I agree that the 2.3 swap is =
a good one, probably good for 140-150hp max depending on porting and cam ch=
oices.  Bottom line, though, spend an extra week on the conversion and you =
will be rewarded with much more torque and hp than the 2.3 could ever dream=
 of.  I've done lots of 2.3 swaps, and with the pulling of the motor and su=
ch the calloway style swap really isn't that much more work.

Javad
> Javad,
>
> I wasn't necessarily referring to the engine's durabilility.  I've abused
> the stock '85 4kq motor, winding to the redline, etc, trying to kill it f=
or
> want of an excuse to install the NG - it just won't happen, unless I drain
> the oil out and drive it.  I was more referrring to the durability of the
> turbo components, especially if acquired used, cost to install, and amount
> of work.  So..
>
> OK - what is the cost and where to obtain the components?  What is actual=
ly
> involved in doing a simple setup like this?
>
> I assume one would "snag" the components off a wrecked pre-water-cooled
> 5000 Turbo - manifold, wastegate, turbo, and then fabricate the oil feeds=
 -
> where to take off?  I would guess you don't even need an intercooler.
>
> Not that I would do this at this point, but maybe in the future.  I think
> my NG setup should work well for what it is intended  - too much work to
> turn back now.  I could have just dropped the motor in, but with the
> massaged motor and Stebro, I expect at least 40 HP gain over stock rather
> than a 20 HP gain and lots of low end torque, and better gas mileage to
> boot.
>
> Ben
> http://www.homestead.com/ben_swann/myaudi.html    Project GTQ and others
> being worked in parallel on a pragmatic basis and a budget of
> $120/month(this doesn't include the registration and insurance). This is
> the challange from my wife that I spend too much $$$ (and time) on these
> cars.  Yes, patience is definately a requirement, and I started with 2 ca=
rs
> 3 years ago just before Francesca was born.  So far it is working, but I'=
ll
> accept donations to the GTQ fund;-).
>
> '85 4000CS quattro - Project GTQ purchased in 1983.
> '87 5000CSTq Avant pearl - Purchased Spring of 1999 as the baby trans-spo=
rt
>  anti-SUV.
> '87 5kcstqw Charcoal -  for sale due to personal economic downturn.
> '86 Coupe Auto - will be for sale after some fixin'
> + a couple of parts cars.