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Topic: Handling - 924 vs. miata |
sirhc
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2004 5:25 am Subject: Handling - 924 vs. miata |
Thanks for the replies guys, I appreciate it.
I'm not so concerned with straight line acceleration, I've got motor swap plans (5 cyl turbo). Just curious about the handling compared to an early mi ... |
Topic: Handling - 924 vs. miata |
sirhc
Replies: 26
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2004 11:32 am Subject: Handling - 924 vs. miata |
Hey guys. I've been planning on getting a 924 as an autocross / racecar / toy project. Been a vw/audi guy my whole life, and really like the idea of it. Heres the thing...
I've been driving a fr ... |
Topic: Audi 10V swap |
sirhc
Replies: 12
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Forum: Engine Transplants Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2004 9:37 am Subject: Audi 10V swap |
Thats a shame about the stock exhaust manifold not fitting... a custom manifold really ups the ante when building a low budget car.
Hrm... |
Topic: Audi 10V swap |
sirhc
Replies: 12
Views: 26187
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Forum: Engine Transplants Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2004 7:49 pm Subject: Audi 10V swap |
More info!  |
Topic: audi 5cyl turbo? |
sirhc
Replies: 13
Views: 14048
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Forum: Engine Transplants Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2004 7:40 pm Subject: audi 5cyl turbo? |
Anyone else have any info on this?  |
Topic: audi 5cyl turbo? |
sirhc
Replies: 13
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Forum: Engine Transplants Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2004 6:36 am Subject: audi 5cyl turbo? |
Not so sure I'm the one to ask, I've been an audi guy up to this point. I'll definately help you do some of the research, although like I said, I won't be able to start my project until I get back ... |
Topic: audi 5cyl turbo? |
sirhc
Replies: 13
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Forum: Engine Transplants Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2004 5:30 am Subject: audi 5cyl turbo? |
will the 20V head fit on the 10V block? if yes what about getting a used head from an audi forum?
These engines are pretty rare, and as a result, you really don't see too many individual parts for ... |
Topic: audi 5cyl turbo? |
sirhc
Replies: 13
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Forum: Engine Transplants Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2004 5:09 am Subject: audi 5cyl turbo? |
it has actually been done already,
now if iirc the 20 valve has the intake and exhaust on opposit sides of the head, this is worth it just for ease of install, having the intake and exhaust on the sa ... |
Topic: audi 5cyl turbo? |
sirhc
Replies: 13
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Forum: Engine Transplants Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2004 4:56 am Subject: audi 5cyl turbo? |
| To my understanding, the engine physically bolts to the tranny (with the stock clutch) without too much trouble. A new exhaust downpipe will have to be fabricated, as well as any intake / intercooler ... |
Topic: audi 5cyl turbo? |
sirhc
Replies: 13
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Forum: Engine Transplants Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2004 3:54 am Subject: Re: audi 5cyl turbo? |
i was reading alittle in here about that swap.. can it be done ? does it bolt up? the reason i m thinking of going that way , is price,
Thats my plan, but I'm still at least a year out from starti ... |
Topic: Weight differences between years & models |
sirhc
Replies: 8
Views: 5233
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 8:14 am Subject: Weight differences between years & models |
| Don't data plates usually show the max vehicle gross weight, not the empty weight? |
Topic: Weight differences between years & models |
sirhc
Replies: 8
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2004 11:02 am Subject: Weight differences between years & models |
Thanks!
What kind of weight could one reasonably acheive with basic weight reduction in an early car (76-80)?
When did Porsche start galvanizing these bad boys? Should I seriously consider th ... |
Topic: Weight differences between years & models |
sirhc
Replies: 8
Views: 5233
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 3:11 pm Subject: Weight differences between years & models |
| Hey everyone, I'm new to the board and passively looking for a new project. The plan is a 5 cyl turbo swap, descent suspension, tires, and basic weight reduction. Looking to get into as light of a c ... |
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