[V8] 5 spd transplant

[Barton Chambers]

Jason, I don't think there is any problem with the 200 tranny but I  
can't say for sure, I bought a '91 V8Q as a donor for the Gentleman's  
Express.

But, and it's a big one, I can't recommend strongly enough getting  
the cam from the 5 speed V8.  The performace characteristic of the  
'91 5 speed is quite different than that of the auto, and to my  
disappointment, I found that this was due to the difference in cams.   
I believe that it's the intake cam that is different, but the  
difference is real and dramatic.  Even chipped (and I tried Ned's  
chip as well as another), the '93 4.2 never seemed as "lively" or,  
"eager" as my '91 Ur5speed.  You'll also want bigger front brakes  
(which means going to 17" wheels), and while you're at it, you'll  
probably want to upgrade the suspension.  But of all of these, I  
think the cam (intake?) is the most important.

YM, naturally, MV

Yer kindly ol' Unka Bart


> From: Jason Wilkerson <wilke_jb at yahoo.com>
>
> Gentlemen,
>    I have contemplated this in the past, but I may be getting  
> serious - we will see.  I want to convert the v8 to a 5 spd.  I  
> have a line on a 1990 200 quattro - I think it will work for most  
> of the donor parts including the trans tunnel.  I know I will have  
> to buy a special v8 flywheel, but no big deal.  Anyone else have a  
> wrecked v8 5spd they want to unload?  Or a 200?  Is the 200 a good  
> choice?  Does it have the right gear ratio up front?  Anyone else  
> have experience in this, Ron?  Thanks.
>
>                                      Jason