re. Re: putting a auto trans in a '91 20VTQA

[JordanVw at aol.com]

In a message dated 1/26/06 9:58:17 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
benswann at comcast.net writes:


> Yes- this is the solution! If you can find an automatic Type 44 wagon, this 
> 
> would be more straightforward than the tranny swap.  You will get plenty of 
> power out of a chipped and tuned MC-1 for this application.
> 
> I tend to agree with aforementioned Volvo option too, but gotta admit, these 
> 
> cars sound and drive  way cheap compared to even the 10 year older type44 - 
> I know, as my sister has had 3 relatively new Volvos ( '98 - 2003) and 
> eveytime I ride with her I am forced to hold my tongue on how cheap the 
> thing feels - at least compared to the T44 Audis.
> 
> Ben
> 
> [Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2006 03:00:09 -0800
> From: "Jim Dupree" <jdupree914 at sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: Re: putting a auto trans in a '91 20VTQA
> To: <JordanVw at aol.com>, <quattro at audifans.com>
> Message-ID: <003b01c62267$acceaec0$0201a8c0 at dupree001>
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> 
> If I was after a 5 cyl turbo 2wd wagon with auto I'd look for a nice 
> condition t44 wagon with and auto and then swap in a turbo engine. It is a 
> well documented swap and probably easier than swaping a 2wd auto into a t44 
> quattro.
> I probaly would not look to mate a 20v to the t44 automatic becuase they 
> were not real strong trannies.
> I have several Audi repair manuals the infer the 92 -94 S4 came with an auto 
> 
> but never have seen one. I wonder if the 92 -94 100 auto tranny would mate
> to the 20v engine?
> 
> Enjoy
> Jim] 
> 
> 

i thought about doing a turbo swap to a auto NA type44 wagon but then id have 
a NA dash, NA electrics 4 bolt wheels, NA front grille and lights, NA hood,  
etc... which i didnt want. 

doing a auto tranny swap into a 20vTQA seems easier to me..  i get the turbo 
stuff, the 20v, and the unique one year only body w/ flared fenders etc.  as 
far as the 'tranny not holding up"   i seriously doubt that.  im 32, not 16.  i 
dont race my cars.  ive got 160k out of my last auto trans type44T without a 
rebuild.  its called preventative maintenance :<)    a average condition/hi 
miles '91 20vtqa can be had for $2000-$3000 in decent running cond.    a donor 
89-91 200T fwd can be had for $500-$1500 in good running cond.  
all the rest would be labor.

still kicking ideas around though, and appreciate all the feedback-

chris
86 5kT auto.   running good for now!