Re: Turbo's on I-5

["Christopher P. Locke" <d.locke@snet.net>]

Bill wrote:
> 
> im new to the list (just bought my first audi-a 81 4000, 190k, i am
> 16), wondering how much it would cost, and how hard it would be to
> add turbo, various other addons to the car. also, what are any good
> places to look for old parts? having trouble finding any uselful
> siters

I wouldn't recommend a turbo swap on this car for many reasons.  First,
these cars are great quarter-million mile cars, but they do need work
along the way, and putting 250 horse in a machine this old would cost a
fortune. You'd need major suspension work, brake work, a bushel full of
bushings, and you'd be left with a car near it's end of life you want to
be able to drive for a long time.  I have an 86 4kcstq I converted at
150k miles, with an engine with 155k.  This is good for another 100k or
so.  I did the brake work, the bushings, and suspension.  THe whole
converions cost me about $750.  If you have more detailed questions, i'd
be glad to answer them for you.  

Chris Locke 86 4kcstq