Intercooler fitment, etc. on possible turbo conversion

[Ti Kan]

Ben Swann writes:
> Are the bellhousings different on the 5 cyl than the 4.  I always thought
> they were the same.  Don't know why I have carried this misconception.

The bellhousings are different.  So are the shift linkages.

> Probably has to do with how VW/Audi have been pretty good at making things
> interchangeable.  Seems that in the past I could pretty well swap engine and
> trans from the old to the new, esp. VW.

Yes, VW/Audi have been pretty good at keeping things interchangeable,
as long as you stay within one engine family :).  Once you cross that
line then things aren't quite so.

> If I were to source a FWD trans. for a '83 coupe upgrade, which would you
> look for?  How to get around the hydraulic clutch conversion issue?

I think a late '83 or '84 Coupe GT 093 trans still had the cable operated
clutch, but with the close ratio gears.  You might want to check on that
(I am not absolutely certain).

-Ti
2003 A4 1.8T multitronic
2001 S4 biturbo 6-sp
1984 5000S turbo
1980 4000 2.0 5-sp
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