Date:         Tue, 25 Jul 2000 22:38:52 +1300
Reply-To:     Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz>
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From:         Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz>
Subject:      Re: Engine conversions (RSA Audi 5)
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>While there's a lot of discussion on the list regarding engine conversions
>I thought I would take the opportunity to find out if there is any one out
>there who has any knowledge and or experience with the Audi 5 cylinder
>conversion.
>Seems to be a lot of information forthcoming on Subaru and VW 4cyl
>conversions but nothing on these.
>The fact that there is not a lot of discussion on this conversion tends to
>indicate it may not be very popular
>Is there a reason for this?
>Is the 5 Cyl conversion a "bad" conversion?
>The first draw back I can think of would be the weight difference in engines.



I was offered an Audi 5 complete conversion kit by Shelleys VW in Port
Elizabeth, South Africa in June 1999. Quote: "What we can offer is to send
you a complete kit with 5 cylinder Audi motor, 5 speed gearbox and complete
electric loom...The price involved is approximately R22 000.00 and the
shipping has been estimated at approximately R2 000.00" (to New Zealand).

Contact: shellven@mweb.co.za

The Rand is worth appx $0.15US.


Andrew