Re: The truth about 20vt conversion? (was RE: 20v Turbo '90 - '91 CQ)

[Todd Phenneger <phen9461@uidaho.edu>]

> Just do it.  It feels so good on the back!
>
> >I think part of the problem is (correct me if I am wrong...) that manyof
> >the 20Vt swaps have been done for rally or track use -vs- a "street" or
> >daily driver application - so guys like Mark Nelson may not be able to
> >offer relevant experience.  Right or wrong?  I know several projectsare
> in
> >process, but I haven't heard much from those who have completed them.
>
>     Talk to Alex Nekus in Seattle WA.  He has a 20v turbo with arund
> 400-450hp in his 4kcsq.  Very fast car.  It is drivable and legal but it
> will eventually be his track car.  I think he is around $20k but he does
> have Sport Quattro Head I believe as well as Sport Q turbo, 3.0 bar chip
> from Ned and other goodies including ....Big Red  Conversion   on all
> FOUR cornders with 16" wheels (soon to be 18" for track) and 225/45-16
> tires with coilover susp with 450lb springs.  Tilton Brake MC setup
> too.  Very nice
>
> > (I've heard mention of Ned Ritchie, "Max" at AVS in Seattle, andperhaps
> >"The Bennett Brothers" in Davis, Ca.)  I would think if someone couldget
> >this swap well documented and "down to a science" there would be a fair
> >amount of demand for their services.  (subject to availability of donor
> >engines and cars to put them in of course...)
>
>     I would venture to say Ned Ritchie does have it down to a
> "Science"   His 5ktq has a 450? hp 20v turbo with SQ head.  Is working
> on a new project that will be   Lighter/smaller/ and MUCH FASTER.  And
> bright yellow too.  I have seen it.  It has a 20v turbo, 4 doors, and is
> related to the S2 you want.  Enough said.  L8R
>
> --
> Todd Phenneger
> 84' 4kq daily driver with new Red paint
> 2.5" SS Borla Exhaust, Boge Turbo Gas Struts
> 15" wheels and 205/50-ZR15 Bridgestone RE-71 Tires
> Considering a Turbo :-)



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Todd Phenneger
84' 4kq daily driver with new Red paint
2.5" SS Borla Exhaust, Boge Turbo Gas Struts
15" wheels and 205/50-ZR15 Bridgestone RE-71 Tires
Considering a Turbo :-)