[V8] 5 spd transplant

[Barton Chambers]

Hi Ed,

I dunno.  I do know that the driving experience is dramatically  
different between the UrManuals and the normal, autobox.

My converted 4.2  felt more like my '90 autobox (a helluva lot more)  
than my '91 UrManual.  Even with chips.

HTH,

Bart

On Jan 16, 2009, at 12:14 PM, Ed Kellock wrote:

> 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