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RE: Timing Belt woes - 91 V8 5sp.
Well, I have to ask: can I upgrade my I5 to a V8?
I have a 100q.
Regards, Soren
On Tue, 9 Dec 1997, Sargent Schutt wrote:
> Jim,
>
> I'll tell you what I'd do. I'd source one of the slightly larger (4.2
> L?) and more powerful (280HP ?) V8 engines out of a newer 92-93 V8.
> Wiring/mounting should be no problem, though the ECU may be different
> (anyone?). You should be able to find a good used one with a little
> searching. Try AAA Small Car World (or some such name). They advertise
> all the time in Hemmings Motor news (find a copy at Barnes and Noble
> bookstore). You might also call AVS in WA (360-748-8578) - I've heard
> Max say he sells V8 motors pretty cheap. Otherwise call other bone
> yards. (not $HOKAN).
>
> So, if this motor swap works, you would be getting a *very* nice
> upgrade. I'd do it in a snap if I were in your shoes. You have a
> wonderful car, and a unique opportunity. You may find Audi willing to
> help? I don't know what the drivetrain warranty is on our 91 year cars
> (I know my 165k mile 91 200q is out of warranty), but you may be do some
> AoA assistance here. Worth asking, anyway.
>
> Good luck, hope you're able to get that bigger motor in there!
>
> Sarge
>
> 91 200q, TAP, Bilstein/Eibach, etc.
> 86 5ktq IA, Borla, etc
>
> Jim Longo wrote:
> >My options as I see them are:
>
> - Spend the $5,000 and let the dealer repair the car and continue
> to
> enjoy the best in German engineering until I or the car expire.
>
> - Locate another V8 engine and drop it in - estimated repair $3,500
> to
> $5,000
>
> - Sell the car to the dealer for "something under $10k".
>
> - Fix the car and sell it- I would like to get something under
> warranty.
>
> Any thoughts ????
>
>
>
Soren Juelsgaard
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