Hi all:

A fully loaded example of the above model is on the market locally,
and I'm intriged about the possibilities for low-budget restoration
and performance upgrades. It is a 2144cc 5-cylinder engine rated at
100 hp (IIRC). Mileage is low, less than 150k km (93k miles). It
does not have a cat. The interior and trunk are exceptionally clean.

Firstly, there is minor body rust that is acceptable, EXCEPT for
continuous problems around the windshield. There seems to be a
light-coloured plastic piece that is lifting off the chrome piece
underneath it. This is the one potential (and probable) show-stopper
right from the get-go - please advise fixability.

Second, what are the possibilities for bolt-on power upgrades? I know
that the throttle body can be upgraded (a la VW 1.8L that I'm more
familiar with).
Are there parts such as intake & exhaust manifolds, downpipes,
camshafts, etc. from subsequent 2.2L and 2.3L versions of this engine
that would help? (FWIW, I notice that the 2.2L version is a GTi 1.8L
with one cylinder added.) Some good websites or FAQs would be most
helpful. Also, where can you obtain performance exhaust systems? I
mean something properly engineered along the lines of Techtonics, not
like those ubiquitous honduh-style turbo-fart units.

Any advice or experiences are appreciated (or tell my I'm nuts if
necessary).

TIA,
H2Only

 

Try asking the forum at audiworld. There are a lot of people
moding the 5Ks and should be able to help.

http://forums.audiworld.com/v8/

Tony
'91 100Q 5spd

H2Only wrote:
>
> Hi all:
>
> A fully loaded example of the above model is on the market locally,
> and I'm intriged about the possibilities for low-budget restoration
> and performance upgrades. It is a 2144cc 5-cylinder engine rated at
> 100 hp (IIRC). Mileage is low, less than 150k km (93k miles). It
> does not have a cat. The interior and trunk are exceptionally clean.
>
> Firstly, there is minor body rust that is acceptable, EXCEPT for
> continuous problems around the windshield. There seems to be a
> light-coloured plastic piece that is lifting off the chrome piece
> underneath it. This is the one potential (and probable) show-stopper
> right from the get-go - please advise fixability.
>
> Second, what are the possibilities for bolt-on power upgrades? I know
> that the throttle body can be upgraded (a la VW 1.8L that I'm more
> familiar with).
> Are there parts such as intake & exhaust manifolds, downpipes,
> camshafts, etc. from subsequent 2.2L and 2.3L versions of this engine
> that would help? (FWIW, I notice that the 2.2L version is a GTi 1.8L
> with one cylinder added.) Some good websites or FAQs would be most
> helpful. Also, where can you obtain performance exhaust systems? I
> mean something properly engineered along the lines of Techtonics, not
> like those ubiquitous honduh-style turbo-fart units.
>
> Any advice or experiences are appreciated (or tell my I'm nuts if
> necessary).
>
> TIA,
> H2Only