S2 powered covertible

[Jeffer]

Sunday i'm gonna look at a 5 cilinder audi convertible. The thing is that the engine is crashed. So thats why i'm planning to install my 3B engine in there.
I got the harness, computer and engine.
Is there anybody who's done this before?

cheers

[AbsS2]

http://www.qstuning.com/article.asp?car=12

dont know if that helps you

[Jeffer]

looks really good. I think I'd be excellent to have a 280 bhp convertible for my girlfriend

I think its a straight forward swap.

the only thing I worry about is the gearbox
I can't replace it with a S2 gearbox, I think. Or is it possible to block the exit for the reardriveshaft. and transform it in to a FWD gearbox?

Then pry out the old engine, put the S2 in. Replace wireharness, put in the ecu. replace X-member by S2 X-member. place intercooler. and connect pressure hoses.

Can anybody think of something else, maybe I've overlooked something?

cheers

[dan_b]

280BHP through the front wheels, in a convertible? For your girlfriend? Are you mad?!
The chassis will be flexing all over the place, you'll never get that much power down through the front wheels?

I've seen that Kim Collins convertible though, it's a work of art.

[porkkis]

The gearbox shouldn't be a problem as the cabrio is FWD. The tyres work as a fuse.

If it eventually gives up the best replacement would be 016 series FWD box from MC engined late 80's A100 FWD turbo. AFAIK.

[spink]

Rather you than me, that would be lethal.

Heres a site where they put a floorpan from a quattro into a non quattro, looks like a weekend job to me.

http://www.quattro.ca/1982CQ/1982CQ.htm

[Jeffer]

I can feel your concerns. But I truly think its manageble. The convertible chassis is strengthend anyway. And it has come on the market with a 2,8 l. V6. That's not one of the slimmest engines around
So I think it'll hold on, the thing I'm going to change are the brakes.

Maybe I'll just keep it on 220 hp with the stock ecu.

Thanks Porkkis for the advise on the trans.

cheers

[Stick Insect]

The coupe chassis is immensely rigid anyway, with further strengthening it must be massively strong.

The Morris Minor Convertible had very little strengthening added, which is why they used to close up when they were rusty and both door were open!

I have fitted all new floors and sills to my car and the strength is about 50% stronger than new ( greatly improved torsional rigidity).

I must post the photos under projects, it will scare people!

Must see if my digital camera has arrived.

David.

[Jeffer]

Well, This project is still alive. All the parts for this conversion are now in my Garage. Engine, gearbox and complete S2 drivetrain with all axles and suspension bits . All I need now is a convertible....But first I need to put my new engine in the S2. Then I move on to the convertible. I just spoke to QST, he said that the only major alteration to the chassis was the boot floor pan, I need to weld one in from a coupe. Then it really is a proper S2 convertible ala Kim's

So to be continued.........

[S2central.net]

Go ahead - if you like scuttle shake - you might need a triangulated rollbar like the AC Cobra to give the chassis some more rigidity. It will flex like crazy...

Nice project though - the normal Cabrio is pretty tame in factory form, so going with an RS2 quattro conversion in such a body shape will really be fun by surprising other cars. Keep a 1.8 badge on it


Paul

[Jeffer]

I figured some braces behind the chairs and in the boot to the suspension turrets. And a brace in the front aswell. Then you remove loads of flex i reckon. Can't wait to start on this project. The engine that goes in there is my old S2 engine so I need to rebuild that, and that gives a good opportunity to transform it to RS2 spec.

[Jeffer]

Last week i bought a convertible
'93
IL5 2,3
black leather, no aircon
New rs2 front (not yet on there in the pics)

When the S2 runs fine this is up for the conversion to quattro



I will rebuild my old S2 engine put on some rs2 parts. Then put it in the convertible, along with RS2 front, S2 gauges, steering wheel etc etc.


Cheers

[panzerwagen]

Jeffer Good Luck!

Lot's of work ahead of you.

[Jeffer]

Lot's of work ahead of you.

Cant wait to get my hands dirty.
First have to finish the 500 hp project S2

[jeroen]

any more pictures of you're 500bhp project?

or are they posted some where else?