Re: Audi GT info?

[Dwight Varnes <mxbreed@lancnews.infi.net>]

Patrick McAndrew wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I was thinking of getting an Audi GT project car (I saw 2 around where I
> live that are < $1000). One is a 1987 and claims to have a 2.3litre
> 5cylinder engine w/5 speed. The other is a 1982 GT. There are no specs
> mentioned for this last one.  Does anyone have any place for info  on
> these cars? Are they basicly a 4000 coupe? Anyone know what the 1982 one
> would have under its hood?

Do check the fluhr page (I bookmarked it).
The '82 is definately a distant second to the '87. The 82 has methinks a
2.1 litre, cable clutch, old style dash and the Rabbit-like electrical
system (which is to say, not good).
The 87 if it has the 2.3 is an 87.5 model and should have disc brakes on
the rear, CIS-III injection with the two-piece manifold and 15hp more
than the 2.2 found in 86 models. Probably has a digital dash which
either you love or hate. The 87.5 is the best CGT to get, IMHO. I'm
turning mine into one :)
Yes, they are essentially a 4000 and share many of the same parts. Some
surprising differences are the hood (?), and windshield. 4kQ parts are
also somewhat interchangeable (bumper, frt lights,).  It's the best of
both worlds really: 4k reliability and easy maintenance with the 5k
engine and without the Q's added weight. We're starting to see more of
them in the junkyard so parts are getting more affordable. They are very
sturdy like the 4kQ and over-engineered in some respects. I certainly
like mine. 
-- 
"Life is too short to drive boring cars."

Dwight Varnes, insurance appraiser and car nut
1970 124 Spider (restored, mostly)
1986 Audi Coupe GT (bigger engine at machine shop)
1989 VW Jetta GLI 16v (the wife's ride, needs restored)
1984 Nissan 4x4 Pickup (rust never sleeps)
1965 Buick Skylark conv. (more fun than you'd think)