Intercooler fitment, etc. on possible turbo conversion

[Denis Julien]

You can make you own cross member, the one that hold the lights. Make a low
profile unit so you would be able to put the IC there.

Denis

I m not sure but i think Nate did that .


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ben Swann" <benswann at comcast.net>
To: <quattro at audifans.com>
Cc: "Ben Swann" <benswann at comcast.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2004 9:15 AM
Subject: Intercooler fitment, etc. on possible turbo conversion


I may have another project thrust on me - this time someone who wants an
"inexpensive" power upgrade for his near pristine '83 GT Coupe.  I gave him
the lowdown on the less expensive NG/NG conversions, which we know won't
provide any drastic power increase, but would be a nice improvement over the
stock system.  My only issue here is whether or not to stick with stock CIS
engine management, or to install one of the newer or something like
Megasquirt.

Then I threw out the possibility of doing an MC conversion.  I know this has
been done many times, but am looking for caveats, or if it is doable with
really not much trouble.  I know I'd need to relocated the battery, and have
recall of some tie-rod issue, but the biggest hurdle that may be a
show-stopper is where/how to intall the intercooler?  I don't think he would
want to nix the AC.

I appreciate any information on BTDT costs - time and labor as well as
lessons learned.  I have the feeling this may be more than what he is
willing to spend or for me to offer as an "inexpensive conversion", but
would like to hear what those who have done similar Coupe or 4K conversions
think.  I'm not looking to do any flashy piping or for show - juust a bone
stock MC conversion with a chip, maybe a tad P&P.

Ben
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