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5ktq engine into 90' 100q?
I have a 90' 100q non turbo that I like quite abit, but i do miss the
performance of my previous turbo's ( both were 5ktq's). I've talked to some
other listers out there, and done some research on my own, and it would
appear that there is not a whole lot I can do to this powerplant (10v) to
breathe fire into it. I have located a few chip applications, but the hp/$
tradeoff doesn't seem to be worth it, nor would a free-flow exhaust set-up. I
also don't care to start grasping at straws by having the fly-wheel machine
lightened, etc. I do however, have at my disposal, a 1987 5ktq engine that
is in very good condition, minus the tranny. My question to you is, is this
engine swap possible w/ the turbo plumbing et al? I'm assuming the mounts
are the same due the seemingly identical appearence of the engine bay ( yes,
I know how foolish it is to assume anything). Also, will my current tranny
mate up with the 5k engine w/no problems. What about electrical? I'm sure
there are questions I'm forgetting to ask, so feel free to expand, or to
point out why this is a terrible idea! I will certainly appreciate any, and
all responses. thanx