Re: turbo?

[Martin Pajak <quattro@rogerswave.ca>]

> Even though it's
> pretty much the same engine, several really important parts are different
> enough to make retrofitting a pain in the ass.
>

Not really.  Depends on the version of turbo you choose.My swap took me and
my friend one weekend.

> Don't feel bad.  All us Coupe owners have had the same dream at least
> once.  But I'm afraid those elusive 30 horses and cool wastegate noises
> are not to be for us.  Unless you have several thousands' of dollars to
> burn, at which point you might as well throw in a Quattro system.

My swap cost me under $500 including a 5kt donor car ($150).

>
>
> Timothy
>
> `86 CGT
> `82 Coupe (R.I.P.)
>

--
Martin Pajak

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1982 Audi Coupe Turbo (475,000 km)
1982 Audi Coupe Quattro (155,000 km) Coupe with 4kq floor
1986 Audi 4000 S Quattro (351,000 km) with 5 bolt pattern

R.I.P.

1980 VW Rabbit (125,000 km) school bus
1980 VW Scirroco (silver 182,000) silver rust
1980 VW Scirroco (95,000 km) red rust
1983 Audi 5000 turbo (85,000 km) donor car turbo
1983 Audi 4000 s (??? km) donor car, cut-up
1984 Audi 4000 S Quattro (298,000 km) donor car, Ford Van

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