Re: QSW?

["Wm. Josiah Erikson" <werikson@hampshire.edu>]

Heh... and how much would a 1.8T plus trans, modification work, etc, cost me??
Gimme a break... I'm a college student : ) Maybe when I get rich doing what I'm now learning how to do.
    -Josiah

dtdaily@ibm.net wrote:

> From: "Wm. Josiah Erikson" <werikson@hampshire.edu>
>
> I have an '87 QSW (Quantum Syncro Wagon... mechanically almost identical
> to the 4KQ of the same year, I believe).
> 2226cc NA 10v I-5, hydraulic head.
> Is this a JT code motor?
>
> -YUP
>
> Is this an interference engine? (In other words, should I change my
> timing belt NOW?) Should I change the water pump at the same time? Yes,
> right?
>
> -YUP.And YUP.And YUP.And Idler Pulley for T-Belt.
>
> OK... thinking ahead to upgrading this engine. I want about 170-180bhp.
> I'd love more, but I HATE turbo lag.
>
> -I think THIS is actually the perfect case for the 1.8t, opposed to the urq.  The 1.8t has little if no "lag" (stock).  Is
> already at 150bhp, and can easily be 180+bhp.  And etc... The wagon doesn't need the same power as a coupe (IMHO) (want v.
> need...blah,blah).
>
> -Let's see it Josiah....
>
> Derek Daily
> http://www.egroups.com/list/syncronized
> 90 CQ (needs 3B or ABY)
> 86.5 VW qsw (needs 1.8t?)