[V8] On a different note...

[Seamus O'Carey]

The problem isn't so much that the engine bay is taken apart.  The interior
is taken apart as well and I'm not entirely sure how to put it all back
together.

I do intend to upgrade the suspension and the brakes are being transferred
over from the V8.  :)

I'd heard that I can use the entire rear end out of the V8, but I wasn't
sure if I have to worry about the gear ratio being different.

Seamus

On Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 9:30 PM, P Cole <pcolegrps at comcast.net> wrote:

> On Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:55:08 -0700, Seamus O'Carey wrote:
>
> >Yes, I'm definitely interested now.  I already picked up the CQ and I'm
> >grabbing a second V8 later this week.  Now I get to have my project AND
> keep
> >my V8.  :D
> >
> >I may look for a different CQ to do the conversion with, however, since
> this
> >one is almost completely disassembled and still need a bunch of front end
> >parts.  It will probably be easier to part this one out and start with
> >something better.  It only cost me $400, though, so I'm sure I'll make at
> >least that much back from parting it.  The interior is complete and in
> >excellent shape, it's just all taken apart.
> >
> Seamus,
>
> Trust me- it's easier to START the CQ conversion with everything apart! You
> need to make sure the rack is 100% good to go with the seals etc
> because the V8 pump has more psi than the CQ one and it WILL hold that
> pressure but ONLY if it's 100%. You can fabricate a mount to put the
> 7A pump in but its a RPITA. Since getting at the rack is WAY easier without
> the engine thats the first thing you need to remove.
> You also have to relocate the ABS if you want to keep it and the brake
> booster/master needs the V8 or 200 20v booster to clear the dizzys.
>
> The front suspension should be rebuilt ( new CV's etc) unless it's brand
> new as the extra torque and power is more than the CQ was designed to
> handle.  Also the 01A isn't the best tranny to try this with- especially if
> it's got 100+k miles on it.
> Sean is using a DQT ( euro diesel six speed) to handle the extra power.
>
> I'd start with a disassembled CQ and besides the world doesn't need another
> "Toledo Joe" who parts out a non-crashed CQ- they are few
> enough as it is.
>
> You need to redo the rear suspension to swap in better axles/CV's and it
> really is a good idea to put the torsen spool into the diff.
> The subframes also should be redone including new bushing etc as the torque
> at low RPM is 2x the 7A and THAT can twist the subframes
> so much the seam spot welds break. It's a good idea to weld the entire seam
> to prevent failure.
>
> In reality the V8 to CQ IS a performance upgrade and as such should make
> you think about all the suspension , brakes etc.
> You WILL tend to drive this thing hard and you'd best follow the sage
> advice-
> If you got MORE GO , you DAMN well better have MORE WHOA.
>
> Best regards,
> Paul R. Cole
>
>
>
>
>
> >Seamus
> >
> >On Mon, Aug 24, 2009 at 6:52 PM, P Cole <pcolegrps at comcast.net> wrote:
> >
> >> On Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:55:51 -0700, Seamus O'Carey wrote:
> >>
> >> >I'm thinking about buying this and swapping my V8 into it:
> >> >http://bellingham.craigslist.org/pts/1326899352.html
> >> >
> >> >I really miss the sporty-coupeness of my Corrado, but I've discovered
> that
> >> I
> >> >can't live without all-wheel-drive.  I also really love the V8 motor,
> >> >though, so it seems like a CQ with a V8 would be the best of all
> worlds!
> >> >
> >> >The question is, would I still get to hang around on this list?
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >> My son IS putting a 4.2 into his CQ. It's not that hard IF you have the
> >> fabrication skills to build the radiator mounts and engine/tranny
> mounts.
> >> He's using a DQT six-speed and a built (P&P heads, etc) 4.2 for the
> >> conversion.
> >>
> >> Let me know if you're serious as he HAS figured all the details out and
> the
> >> project is about 40% complete.
> >>
> >>
> >> >Seamus
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> >> '91 CQ Indigo Mettalic Blue, 165k miles- daily driver
> >> '91 200 TQ 20V- new DD @ 263k miles
> >> '91 200 TQ 20v- needs a few things but going strong  @358k!!. Old
> cars-84x2
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> Paul R. Cole:
> '83 Urq Helios Blue ( SAR) #900335, '83 Urq Err White (sorta) Runs
> '91 CQ Indigo Mettalic Blue, 165k miles- daily driver
> '91 200 TQ 20V- new DD @ 263k miles
> '91 200 TQ 20v- needs a few things but going strong  @358k!!. Old cars-84x2
> CGT, 89 200tq
> '90,91 V8q- SAR
> Bloomington,MN
> pcolegrps at comcast.net #  Powered by OS/2 Warp 4
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