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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 10:02 PM
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Engine swapping

I know that this may be a noob question, but can you put a '91 TII engine in a '88 TII chasis.
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 10:04 PM
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you can put anything in the 88 chassis....if you got the Money and Skills.
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 10:09 PM
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Thanks a lot. I'm about to do that soon.
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 10:12 PM
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Umm... S5 engine into a S4 car isn't that easy. It takes mad skill I would say.
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 10:17 PM
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you have to have different mounts they make a kit for it some where i think with out it, it is not a direct bolt in. dont do it unless you search and find some more info on it b/c i beleive it is not that easy of a swap.
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 10:25 PM
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your alot better off swapping the same year into it , its alot easier
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 10:26 PM
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^^^yeah that was what i was getting at
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 10:47 PM
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Dammit, was just about to buy my friend's S5 engine and transplant it into my S4.... tis a sad day for me....
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 10:48 PM
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Thanks For The Info. Any Links To Some Good Sites?
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 10:49 PM
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well if you find the write up on it and you have some mechanical expierience theres no reason why you cant do it
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 10:53 PM
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Would It Be Easier To Mod An S4 To Make Up The Power Difference?
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