Transmission options[was Re: Intercooler fitment, etc. on possible turbo conversion]

[Huw Powell]

>>That is correct.  The QF tranny is cable and high gears (80 mph at 3k in
>>5th).
> 
> - OK - this I believe would be what is needed.  What cars did it come on?

roughly, 80-83 coupes and fwd 5 speed 4ks.  In other words, that is the 
tranny on the car in question already.

>>Which do you have a problem with, the hydraulic part or the gear ratios?
> 
> Since I am going to install an engine with almost double the horsepower, IMO
> the car should get a higher gear ratio.  With the power of a chipped and
> warmed over MC, it was enough to rev. to 7 grand in a heartbeat and that was
> in a 5ktq avant.  I couldn't imagine what it will do in the light FWD coupe,
> but I think lower gears and close ratio would not be good and higher gearing
> similar to that of a 5000 turbo quattro works well.  Just need to find
> similar gearing with a cable actuated clutch.

As I said, your friend already has that tranny.  It's almost the highest 
geared FWD 5 speed Audi made (I think there might have been one with 
ridiculously high gears in an economy version of the 4k?  Ti?)

>>As an upgrade?  To upgrade what aspect of it?  If you want lower gears
>>and cable operation, answer is above.  If the owner likes the high gears
>>(lotsa highway miles, etc.), stay with what's in there.
> 
> 
> - I'll check this, as I really don't know as it is not my car.  What
> generally came in the '83 Coupe?

Clean off the top of the bellhousing and see if you can read the code. 
It should look like it once said "QF".  This is a tranny that will 
almost get you to 90 mph in third.

-- 
Huw Powell

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