Anyone do a 1.8T into a 4000CS Quattro?

[Shawn Manny]

We've discussed this on the Fortitude forums for awhile now..assuming you
could get it to mate to the tranny, or custom adaptor for the bellhousing,
get all the clutch issues sorted out, address cooling and the whole new FI
system it would be awesome..but loads of work. I think a breathed on 1.8T in
a 4Kq would be loads of fun

On 12/8/05, LL - NY <larrycleung at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I dunno, the 2.22 in my 4KQ was moderately gutsy but it was rather
> easily caught out. I had friends with FWD 4000's, which had what
> amounts to the VW HT motor (100HP 1.8 10:1 compression, GTi
> motor) and in the lighter car, it felt at least equally gutsy. I would
> think a 1.8 T (driven my friend's Passat 4motion with it, and that's
> ALOT heavier than a 4000Q) and it's got at least (really, more) as
> much guts as any stock 4KQ down low and more up high.
>
> It think if it's feasible, it wouldn't be a bad swap at all. If the
> swapper
> intends to build big HP, however, I would think that the chassis would
> need some reinforcement though. I thought the 4KQ was kinda noodly
> to begin with (but I loved that car!)
>
> LL - NY
>
> On 12/8/05, Mark J. Besso <mbspeed at maxboostracing.com> wrote:
> >
> > Huw, Mark, etc.,
> >
> > I have a suspicion that the 1.8T wouldn't provide enough low-end torque
> to
> > feel as gutsy as the original engine.  I know the horsepower/torque
> > figures
> > listed for the 1.8T are impressive, but that doesn't always translate to
> > good drivability.
> >
> > The more I read what I've written the less sense it makes.  I wish I
> could
> > word my response better, but I'm at a loss.
> >
> > ~Mark
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Huw Powell"
> > Subject: Re: Anyone do a 1.8T into a 4000CS Quattro?
> >
> >
> > >> I've not heard of anyone putting a 1.8T into a 4KQ.  Anyone BTDT?
> > >>
> > >> Just thinking out loud,
> > >> Mark Rosenkrantz
> > >
> > > It's a great thought... but I think most "engine swappers" want
> serious
> > > high end HP possibilities... although I like the idea of good MPG
> > combined
> > > with a nice power package - putting 90's-00's technology into a lovely
> > > package, ie, the 80's-90's small Audi quattro cars.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Huw Powell
> >
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