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Re: 4K turbo conversion
At 09:15 AM 8/27/98 -0400, you wrote:
>1 - I used an engine from a 5000T (86 I think), you have to remove the oil
>pan and substitute the
>4000 oil pan, as the 5000T is only about 1/4" from the radiator, with engine
>movement the
>2 touch. I haven't made the change yet, as I will probably move the radiator
>sideways slightly.
Not giving away any secrets I hope, but 2Bennett Audimotive builds a custom
aluminum front end to mount the radiator at a deeper angle, like the Sport
Quattro.
>
>2 - you need the bent right tie-rod arm - the UrQ arm will not fit, as the
>taper on the tie-rod is
>different.
They take a convention arm and re-bend it.
>
>3 - you have to finds someone with lots of Audi turbo hosing. The 4K engine
>compartment is
>narrower than the 5K and as a result I could not make the original turbo
>hoses fit properly.
>The biggest problem being the placement of the intercooler and it associated
>hoses.
They cut away part of the right fender well to make it fit.
>
>4 - Brake vacuum - I thin k I may have a problem with this. The turbo engine
>does not create a lot
>of vacuum, ad a result I may find that the brake booster will not have
>sufficient vacuum.
They add a fairly large vacuum cannister to assist with the vacuum. The
vacuum pump on 4kq's an CGTs probably could be added as well, with some
detriment to hp.
>
>5 - wiring - what a night mare !!!!!!!!!!!
>
>gerry
>
What a challenge! Its got to be good when you've got it all sorted out.
-Tony
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Tony Lum 1987 5000CS Turbo Quattro
Berkeley, California, U.S.A. 1985 4000CS Quattro
Audi Owner/Driver/Mechanic by Necessity ;^) 1980 5000S Sedan
1987.5 Coupe GT
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