[V8] 90 V8 vs 89 200TQ

[Tony and Lillie]

There are a couple of differences, but the two cars aren't hugely different.

The V8 body is stiffer. It has additional stiffening throughout, as well as 
a factory strut brace added to the top of the front struts. The V8's use a 
wider track front and rear. The suspension pieces will bolt up to the 200, 
but you may have some rubbing issues in the rear depending on the wheel 
offset. The 200 10V uses a 3.89 final drive, so the trans ratios are 
different than the V8 at 4.11. However, it will work fine, this is just 
semantics.

You will have to figure out either how to incorperate the V8 radiator into 
your front support, or use the V8 front clip. In the process, you get much 
better headlights.

As for the wiring, it's pretty simple, really. You will also want to use the 
instrument cluster form the V8, as the 200 has a 5-cyl tach.

On the plus side, a 5-speed really wakes up the V8, as the auto is geared 
wrong for taking advantage of the engine around town. And, the 200 body, 
although not quite as strong, is lighter. Also. your trans wieghs about 
160lbs, the V8 auto is 400 or so. All in all, a very quick and fun car.

Tony Hoffman


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Gourley" <azaudi at gmail.com>
To: <V8 at audifans.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2007 9:58 AM
Subject: [V8] 90 V8 vs 89 200TQ


> Question for you who have or have had both a V8 quattro and a 89-90 200TQ.
>
> I have read so much on this list about how you all really enjoy your
> V8...makes me want one! What are the things that stand out about the V8
> compared to the 89-90 200TQ.   Is it the V8 engine.. does the car drive 
> and
> handle better than the 200TQ?
>
> I recently picked up a 1990 V8, still having a hard time getting the title
> straightened out.  I'm in Arizona, the title is Minnesota.  The title had
> been signed over to suit Minnesota requirements but Arizona MVD wants
> another signature, my problem is tracking down the previous owner.
>
> So I have been pondering, maybe take the engine out of the V8 and put it 
> in
> a 1989 200TQ I have (that car is lacking an engine, otherwise all there).
> By putting the V8 engine into the 200TQ, and of course in the process
> gaining a 5 speed..........will the 200 with the V8 engine come close to 
> how
> the V8 quattros drive and handle, or are there things about the 90 V8
> package that can't be touched by my type 44 with the V8 engine?
>
> The bottom line...looking for opinions on whether to continue my title 
> chase
> for the 90 V8 and put it on the road..........OR do a V8 engine conversion
> on my 89 200TQ?
>
> Both cars are pearl white w/black interior.  The 200TQ has an excellent
> body, not even any dings.  The V8 is ding free but does have a few small
> spots of light surface "Minnesota rust".
>
> Any opinions are very welcome.............thanks much!
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