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Anyone out there with experience swapping in a non-VAG engine?

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Old 02-27-2003, 05:14 PM
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Default Anyone out there with experience swapping in a non-VAG engine?

Specifically a 13B turbo into an '89 80q?
I know I'm crazy, but it would be wicked.
Old 02-27-2003, 05:23 PM
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Default Re: Anyone out there with experience swapping in a non-VAG engine?

You'd need a bell housing adapter, and custom engine mounts. Also, you'll have to figure out a way to use either the 228mm clutch or the 240mm clutch. Wiring the thing up may be wierd?

I know of one non-Audi engined quattro, and that is a 1986 5ktq, that has an LT1 V8 in it. I'd like to do the same swap some time, but go about a few key things differently.
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Default how about running an RX7 tranny and RWD?

Is the stock rear diff up to that kind of abuse? Prolly not
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Default Re: how about running an RX7 tranny and RWD?

Whats wrong with the rear diff? Never heard of one break. If it does, you can pick a used one up for $50. On that car (as well as the CQ) you can use a 4kq or urq rear diff as well. Plus, the 80/90/CQ rear diffs lock.

Keeping it AWD would be way cooler, too
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Right on! A rotary quattro is the whole idea!
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