Re: Audi V8s: 1990/1991--

[cobram@Channel1.Com (Cobram)]

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 Az> Will the 4.2L bolt into my 3.6L 5-speed engine bay with the current
 Az> wiring harness and computer module (the computer module is not
 Az> available with the 1992 engine).  I have been informed that the

     We discussed this several times in the past on the Quattro
     list.  Consensus is that NO, it's definitly not worth
     the effort, nor is it an easy bolt in.  The V8 Quattro
     can be thought of as a "hand made" car, not to the
     extent of the early quattros, but close.  The 5 speed
     and the automatic have completely different setups, from
     the mounts, axels, exhaust, engine forgings, "transfer case"
     (cough) and bolt patterns. It would take a bit of fabricattion
     to make a 3.6 out of an automatic fit, let alone a 4.2.

     Of course, if you can get your hands on a Euro 4.2 with
     a 5 speed, it might be a little easier, but even then I
     doubt there would be much parts crossover from a later
     model to an earlier model.  Unfortunatly, there seem to
     be many more parts in the 1990-91 that are unique to the
     V8Q than in the later V8Q models.

     BCNU,


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