View Full Version : engine swap in 90 Q V8


rhino186
08-11-2003, 02:07 PM
Is there anyway the 4.2L audi v8 would fit in a 1988 90 Q? Im guessing that you would have to change everything and possibly remove the A/C? Any other huge probablems?

thanks,
RYan

lskolnick
08-11-2003, 02:15 PM

Audi Ryder
08-11-2003, 02:55 PM
You must fabricate the engine mounts (in the the A8 the engine bolts to the subframe, and in the 90 the engine bolts directly to the unibody chassis) and you must remap the ECU...all late model V8 ECU's are tied into the tiptronic transmission, which means you can't use the stock wiring harnesses. If you are seriously looking to perform this conversion, Shoot me an email...<ul><li><a href="http://www.cardomain.com/id/boykinracing">http://www.cardomain.com/id/boykinracing</a</li></ul>

cuatrokoop
08-11-2003, 05:55 PM
Its been done in 7A powered cars, which were ALL B3 engine bays...

lskolnick
08-11-2003, 08:20 PM

20VT90q
08-11-2003, 09:33 PM
I'm with Skolnick on this one.........