Date:         Thu, 5 Mar 1998 08:48:12 +0200
Reply-To:     Helmut Zeidler <Helmut_Zeidler@NOTESMAIL.NOKIA.COM>
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From:         Helmut Zeidler <Helmut_Zeidler@NOTESMAIL.NOKIA.COM>
Subject:      Re: My 5cyl T4...How about Audi's S4 in there?
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Lovely Kleinwagen,

>I have a 93 T4 (eurovan for usa folks) and also own a 94 Audi S4 (2.2
litre, 5
>cyl, 20 valve, 60C intercooled turbo, 217 hp, 300+ Ft-lbs
Quattro-MONSTER).
>Although I am a bit unclear about some of the development history, I
believe a
>5000CS Turbo Quattro, and 200 Quattro were similarly equipped.
The 5000 is just a renamed 200 (in the early 80th) and basically same.

>The Question:
>IF (note big if) a complete engine were available, or a head (would the
crank
>pulley on a T4 drive a 20 valve head with the right belt?) could such a
>contraption be forced under a 95 or earlier bonnet?  Has ANYONE been known
to
>have tried this in North Americal or elsewhere?
The basics of both engines, Audi 5 Cyl. and T4 5 Cyl., are same. There are
some modifications because of the different engine compartment, specially
a different intake manifold. But using T4 5 Cyl. accessories and an Audi
core
will make a swap possible.

>The conversion is of interest to me...especially since the soon to be
released
>T4's in the States don't seem to have what I want.....TDI-Synchro
Executive
>(long wheel base, Leather, dual air)...As currently being assembled and
>offered in Taiwan.

The T4 is assembled in Taiwan, too? Very interesting.

Helmut
'80 Camper