Engine Swap '82 GT???

[urq]

... not sure why the A/C compressor enters so significantly into the
equation ... 

One that you did not mention is the 2.3 liter Audi 5-cylinder ... type NF/NG
... has respectable power and no turbo lag.

I'd bet you could find some sort of newer A/C compressor you could fit to
make it reliable ... 

Steve Buchholz

-----Original Message-----

I have been looking at the '82 Coupe I have in the barn and been  thinking. 
It really needs more power and the only engine swap I have heard of is  a 
turbo motor from a 5000. I don't like that one because it always seems to 
lose  the A/C. What I am wondering about is either a 1.8T, or a Chevy 5 
cylinder. The  latter only because an adapter to Audi is available. 
 
Has anyone seen a conversion that "worked", besides the %K?