Re: '85 Coupe GT engine swap

[OorQue@aol.com]

>  Even now that I am working Eurospec, I could easily get my hands on some 
>  serious motors (such as 2.6 stroker motor with 11:1 compression, titanium 
>  44mm intake 35mm exhaust, and a beauty of a port and polish, but what will 
>  that get me, 160 hp at the most?  maybe 175 and that is a 6000 rpm.

In the February, 1999 issue of VW/Audi Car, there's an article about a 
modified 80q (that's 4kq to us 'mericans) with a 2.6L non-turbo motor that 
puts out 154hp @ 5500rpm ... at the wheels!  In the April, 1998 issue, 
there's also an article about another 2.6L powered 80q that quotes some 3rd 
and 4th gear acceleration times that are quicker than those of a WR-code 
Ur-Q, this despite the fact that it makes less horsepower and has a much 
slower 0-60 time.  (Obviously, this yet more evidence of turbo lag at 
work...)    

> No, I  want a fat tourque curve and hp from 3000rpm on up.  Give it to me, 
I want it!!!

Well, if it's a fat torque curve you want, then a longer stroke and 
additional displacement is a good place to start ... of course, turbos tend 
to make nice, fat torque curves, too.  Horses for course, I guess, but 
personally, I'd be more than happy to dump the turbos on my cars if there was 
a way I could easily / cheaply / reliably generate the same amount of power 
without one.  You know, now that I think about it, maybe I *should* have 
bought the LT-1 engine that was for sale locally a few weeks ago ... $2,200 
with the wiring harness, ECU and all accessories wasn't a bad price, either.

JG