4.2 into 87coupe quattro

[turbodriver63]

This is something I have been thinking about for a while now,
so I thought Id ask ye guys as to what might be involved.

Basically, I bought an 87cq 2.2 a few months ago that I intend to strip and convert into a track car with a lwb sportquattro kit.

I will be picking up a 1995 A8 4.2 auto in a couple of weeks time from which I will be taking the engine.

Apart from an engine rebuild, strong clutch and engine mounts what other items would be needed?

I hear that the cq box will bolt straight up which is great, but will it take the abuse of a torquey 300-400bhp v8?
I intend this to be a budget (as possible) track car build.
I dont intend for it to be a showcar, just a rough and ready track beast

Any tips appriciated

[andy10v]

I understand a flexplate adapter or manual flywheel is required. You will need a rad/fans you can fit in the space available. Oil filter relocation is required to clear engine mounts I believe.

Does the cq have power steering? What ecu are you going to use?

Why the engine rebuild? Have you read this?

http://www.motorgeek.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=36143

There are a few v8 swaps on motorgeek in the projects section, I would have a read through as many as possible to glean any info.

[turbodriver63]

I understand a flexplate adapter or manual flywheel is required. You will need a rad/fans you can fit in the space available. Oil filter relocation is required to clear engine mounts I believe.

Does the cq have power steering? What ecu are you going to use?

Why the engine rebuild? Have you read this?

http://www.motorgeek.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=36143

There are a few v8 swaps on motorgeek in the projects section, I would have a read through as many as possible to glean any info.

yes it would have power steering, which might be tricky to hook up.
When I said engine rebuild, I actually ment just belts pulleys and bearings etc.. .
And I'd be inclined to plumb the rad up in the boot.
I would also have to get a managment ecu also.
Nothing worth doing is easy