ES2 conversion - AAN in '90 CQ AC using serp belt setup ?

[Ben Swann]

I like the serp. belt layout - looks good and leaves plenty of room on the turbo side.
the problem is that the mounting bracket sticks too far out from the block and also the
AC lines will likely interfer and I think it is tight for the alternator connection as
well.
 
The only alternative I can see to retain the serp. configuration is to have a narrow
radiator fabricated and narrow AC condensor.  I can always run an aux radiator.
 
Is there a company that can fabricate  custom radiator based on given dimensions and
hose locations.  Same with AC condensor?
 
Ben

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From: Mark J. Besso [mailto:mbspeed at maxboostracing.com] 
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 2:26 PM
To: Ben Swann
Subject: Re: ES2 conversion - AAN in '90 CQ AC using serp belt setup ?


Is there anything that can be modified in the radiator support to allow it to mount
further forward?  Maybe a little trimming and some creative mounts fabricated?

I really like the idea of a serpentine belt to replace the three individual ones.

~Mark



Ben Swann wrote: 

They have a serp. belt arrangement - I'll look at mine, I just so happen to have, so
good idea.
 
I am able to get the AAN serp belt setup on - It looks beautiful, that is until I try to
drop the radiator in place.  Shame I think it needs to go.
 
Ben

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From: Mark J. Besso [mailto:mbspeed at maxboostracing.com] 
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 2:07 PM
To: Ben Swann
Cc: es2 at audifans.com; quattro at audifans.com
Subject: Re: ES2 conversion - AAN in '90 CQ AC using serp belt setup ?


Ben,

Didn't the VW Eurovan use a serpentine belt arrangement that can adapt to your AAN?

~Mark



Ben Swann wrote: 

Mostly a question for folks involved with stuffing 20V Turbo into Coupe Quattro..

What I was trying to do is utilize the serpintine belt arrangement of the AAN  - I have

the AAN engine in with serpentine belt setup from AAN deleting fan and front radiator.

The stock radiator/condensor interferes, so this option may be out and I may need to

revert to three belt combination. So before I yank the serpentine belt setup, I'm seeing

if other alternatives that can retain the serp. belt. Perhaps there is a custom

raditator and/or condensor or ??  If radiator/condensor were about 1.5" narrower at

bottom, it would work.



Also, I presume that the best three belt setup will be using 3B arrangement, but recall

some fitment issue when I installed MC  in a CGT or can I use the 7A arrangement which

put AC on turbo side( I can't find my old one to even fit check it). 



Engine is using RS2 intake manifold, IA exhaust manifold, RS2 turbo, AAN filter block

arrangement, RS2 core support with integrated crossover pipe. 



Ben