[V8] 5 spd transplant

[Ed Kellock]

I think Jason is converting a 1990 V8q.  I have heard that the cams in the
3.6 5spd cars is good for the 4.2.  Does the same apply to the 3.6 auto
cars?

Ed

> -----Original Message-----
> From: v8-bounces at audifans.com 
> [mailto:v8-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Barton Chambers
> Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 11:02 AM
> To: v8 at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: [V8] 5 spd transplant
> 
> 
> 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
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