Starting out with a '90 CQ that's been sitting for 10 years. Got it running as-was, which was fun to do some donuts in the field.... thought its still covered in a lot of..... gunk.
Afterwhich I immediately pulled out the stock engine, and dropped in a 2015 s8 engine, currently bolted to the stock 01a trans just for placement. No clutch or anything at the moment but we'll get there.
The plan is:
-S8 engine
-Stock ecu w/IMMO+tune, stock fuel pump/controller + can gateway
-b7 s4 0a3 transmission
-FX850 twin disk (I love this clutch)
-S8 inner CV's + shafts (custom length), strongest outer CV's I can find
-b7 driveshaft - custom length
-b7 rear diff
-Twin 2.5" exhaust
- 5x112 Porsche calipers in front, b7 rear
-squeeze as much cooling in, including as much intercooler heat exchangers as I can fit
-Make it nice, paint it pearl white, etc....
Currently the engine is in, bolted to the stock 01a trans. I've made engine mounts, including removing the stock drivers side mount and completely rebuilt the mount in a fitting location. So far, all I've had to move is one of the aux water pumps with a mild relocation to the side of the engine to clear the steering bars and bash a nice dent into the drivers side of the subframe to clear the oil pan + bolts slightly. Nothing big, fits like its meant to be there. The hood even closes without issues and 2 inches to spare! Big surprise to me, but I'm not complaining.
Huge plus to this swap is the reliability factor. I've been through plenty of builds and rebuilds and explosions, and its time to hang the hat and build something that is fun and reliable. It might not be the fastest thing on the planet but it sure as shit should be a ton of fun!
Follow along, this will be the only build thread I have for this car, and the only place I will keep regular updates.
