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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 04:02 PM
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Is it worth the trouble

Should I buy the car I have been asking about. It is an 1987 S4 Red, Auto, bad engine. And have to buy a new motor (Turbo 2 Motor),with manual trans. Or wait and buy a S5 Turbo 2 already with an manual transmission. I am ancious to drive soon. Which should I do. Thanx for any help.
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 04:06 PM
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The 87NA Auto would have to be almost free to balance the cost of the TII swap.

Check out this site on what's involved. www.rotaryresurrection.com
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 04:14 PM
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Yeah, I would wait & find a nice T2...
Good luck/skill
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 04:28 PM
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How much for this auto? And is the body nice enough for a full TII conversion?
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 05:05 PM
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Wait. The manual trany conversion will **** you off more than anything.
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 07:07 PM
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No it won't if he's doing a whole TII conversion. Just make brackets for the crossmember and thats it.
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 10:08 PM
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Wait and find yourself a nice T2....save yourself the trouble man...of doing the conversion.
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