Anyone do a 1.8T into a 4000CS Quattro?

[Mark R]

On 12/8/05, Shawn Manny <shawn.manny at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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 1.8Tin a 4Kq would be loads of fun



I've done zero research.  As I said, thinking out loud.  If I did something
like this, the fuel injection wouldn't be an issue (I'd either use modern
motronics from the donor or more likely a stand alone system).  I'm sure the
tach issues could be solved (if no signal generator or adapter, replace the
cluster with a 4 cyl. car if necessary).  So the 1.8T wouldn't bolt to a 4KQ
driveline/transmission?  If it would physically bolt, I'd think there would
be a clutch/pressure plate/flywheel combo which would work.  Got a link for
the thread?

Going 5000T would be simple.. but I think a lighter 1.8T engine putting a
reliable 200+ HP would be an awesome setup in a light 4KQ.

Mark Rosenkrantz