RE: Calling all 4kq turbo conversions

["Martin Pajak" <quattro@rogerswave.ca>]

> You are forgetting a major component here.  The whole wiring harness needs to 
> change to get the computer and all the other electronics to work.  This also 
> entails removing the dash and interior.

I placed mine in where the CIS-E computer used to be.  All it takes 
is few wires running to the main fuse box and rest is just a straight 
sensor hook up.  You can't call that interior removal.

>  And in the 4kq the intercooler will 
> NOT fit in the front without major modifications.  Intake is really the most 
> difficult thing overall but getting the coupe quattro intake would make that a 
> lot easier. 

I did use the 1988 5kt intake manifold which is identical in shape 
and dimentions.
I already mentioned that you will have to cut some of the metal away.
It's not that hard though with the right tools.  Be sure to paint any 
cut surfaces to prevent rusting after.

> There are many other little things that come up as well and I 
> will be posting a complete list when I am done.  This is at least a month long 
> project in a 4kq and more likely 2 months.  

It took me one weekend!!  You are making it look a lot harder than it 
really is.  Apart from the intercooler placement it's a straight bolt 
on/together.
My car has gone 20,000 since the conversion and I have yet to have 
any problems with it.  My installation is not a butcher job either.  
You can ask the mechanics at my local dealership (Pfaff) or even Mike 
Hopton will tell you that this is not a hard project for people who 
know they way around tools.The only thing I regret is not doing it long 
time ago.
HTH


HTH


Martin Pajak
quattro@rogerswave.ca
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/5939

1982 Coupe TURBO (473,150 km)
1984 4000s quattro (soon to be a rally car)
1986 4000s quattro (300,000 km)
1970 Porsche 911E Targa (for sale)