Re: quattro-digest V3 #693

["Gary G. Erickson" <erickson@teleport.com>]

Robert Riley wrote:
> 
> Does Anyone know if it is possible to mate the driveline from a 87 4kq to
> the body pan of a 87 Coupe Gt?  I know of a person willing to let me have
> the transmission and all related driveline parts for under $200.  So my
> hope is that it is indeed possible...Thanx All

Robert,

I had explored this option in depth myself a couple of months ago.  I was in the same situation, I could have 
had a perfect '84 4KQ (sans engine and instrument cluster) for ~$300.

However, upon close inspection of the underside of both vehicles, I determined that the end cost for 
fabrication would finance a good condition TQC with the potential for much more end power.

You'd need to raise the height of the center tunnel to about twice it's current size, remove a portion of the 
rear pan to expose the structural beams that run the length of the car, mount the rear subframe, modify the 
rear suspension mount point to take the different arrangement, relocate the fuel pump/filter assy. (might as 
well add the 18 gal tank while you're in there), re-route brake lines, and build a custom exhaust system.

And that's only the summary I'm coming up with off of the top of my head!  <grin>  You can understand why 
(even with myself doing all the labor for free) purchasing a decent condition TQC is a much more 
cost-effective option.  Plus there's the added benefit of ~160HP vs. 115-130HP right out of the box.

Let me know if I can answer any specific questions for you.

Gary
-- 
'85 Coupe GT
Welches, OR

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