'84 4kq to '84 4ktq swap q's...

[Jim Green]

On Sat, 04 Dec 2004 04:13:44 +0000, docwyte at comcast.net
<docwyte at comcast.net> wrote:
> Guys,
> 
> I'm thinking about picking up an '84 4kq that I'd like to put the turbo motor in.  I've read several websites where people have done this swap into the later 4k's, but not an '84.
> 
> Before I go ahead and do this, are there any particular differences because of the '84?  Is it any easier since the '84 is basically a 4 door Urq?
> 
> Given a choice of motors, which is the one to get, MC1, MC2, etc, etc.
> 
> Anyone in the Denver/Loveland/Ft Collins area do this swap?  If so, willing to lend a hand?
> 
> If I do this I hope to take the car to the GRM $2005 challenge...
> 
> Thanks!!

Josh, I'm in Denver.  I'm not great with putting in CIS systems, but
if you are thinking EFI, than I can help more.  My car is going under
the knife next week for a tranny swap, I'm putting in a 016 locker
from a 4kq.  I also think the 84's have lower gearing than the rest of
the 4k's based on what I've read in the archives.  That could be good
or bad depending on how you look at it.

For motors, the MC2 is more responsive out of the box because it has a
smaller turbo and higher compression.  Unless you're planning on going
to the levels where I'm at power wise, I'd go with the MC2.  BTW,
there's one minus the turbo at pull'n save right now.  I'd recommend
finding a trashed 200 tq and buying the whole car though.  Of course,
MC's are probably cheaper and easier to find, and there is absolutely
nothing wrong with them:)

-- 
Jim Green
'89 90tq
'89 80q
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