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My turbo 4000 quattro



After hitting a illegaly parked van my poor 4000 q had to go under a 
knife.  Its been 7 months and it still is in a coma.  I may sound 
obsessed but than again who on this list is not.  After welding in 
new frond end clip from a donor 4000s the car is ready for the 1982 
5k turbo motor.  Hey I got it cheap (complete running car that I 
drove home for $150). I also got a 5kt intercooler and forward facing 
intake manifold.  Intercooler fit perfect in behind the grill wich 
was the newer sloping one.  I am still debating on weather to stick with 
the f.i. that came with the 5000 or to try to modyfie the quattro's 
KE Jetronic.  If both ideas are not possible I will have to find a 
complete wiring harness with sensors from a newer 5000 t although 
this step could proove pricey.  Does any one know of a way to modyfie 
KE Jetronic to work with a turbo.Next step is to install a transmission from 
a 90 quattro.  I really like the idea of the torsen center diff.  
The onlu problem is that the shift mechanizm is totally different.  
Itlooks under the shifter boot more like a regular 4000s or a coupe with the 
pivot point over the shift rod where as the 4000 quattro's shifter has the 
pivot point under the shift rod.  I also have plans to install a 
limited slip in the rear differential . Anyone has any idea on how to 
proceed?  To cope with the added power I am planning to upgrade front 
brakes with 11" rotors and willwood calipers as for the rear brakes a set of vented 
rotors would be nice.  I was wondering if  200 20v q rear 
calipers would fit, but what is the mounting bolt spacing on the 
caliper carrier?  It would be nice to retail the hand brake cable if 
not I will just fit another set of wilwoods on the back as well.
Any help is greatly appriciated.

Martin Pajak
quattro@rogerswave.ca
1984 4000s Quattro (320 000 km)
1982 Coupe (425 000 km)
1970 Porsche 911E Targa (also under restoration)