What do you think?

James I · 15-01-13, 05:35 PM

As some of you know I will be collecting a CQ this weekend, the plan is to make a track day car of it. I have asked about ABY, B3 and AAN engines but after speaking to a mate today he suggested using a 2.0 16v four cylinder engine, that of MK iii golf fame the ABF, with a few tweaks and a turbo these can give a heap of bhp.
On the plus side it will make the car lighter, weight will be further back towards the bulk head and most of all there is a cost saving to be had over the top dollar ABY or B3 route.

I have also managed to acquire, anti roll bars, brakes and wheels off an S2, so parts collection is going a lot quicker than I thought it would.

I would be interested to hear your thoughts on the 4 pot idea?

LYT4X · 15-01-13, 05:51 PM

Perfectly rational idea.

The ABF is essentially the ABY with a cylinder lopped off it. There's a number of common parts between them too. I just put an ABF cam pulley onto my ABY as it's a better (25mm) unit compared to the ABY's 19mm pulley.

fiveinarow · 15-01-13, 08:50 PM

I think you've rendered my name useless and deprived me of the iconic 5-potter sound.

A minutes silence if you will

andydunn2 · 16-01-13, 12:27 PM

It may be a silly question but if you re going down the 4 pot route would you not be better going for an 1.8T lump out of a passat or Audi? Serious bhp can be gotten from these with little effort...

James I · 16-01-13, 04:45 PM

I have been assured by Si at Central that the ABF is bomb proof and easy to tune also, I believe it is basically an ABY with a cylinder missing.

I have sourced a golf for the engine and will be collecting that the week after I collect the Audi, which is this Sunday weather permitting.

I would love to buy the ABY off Micky but it at this moment in time it is more than I want to pay.

vag · 16-01-13, 05:06 PM

James I · 16-01-13, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vag

VR6T

Plan is pencilled in, car will be 2.0 16v turbo paired with a 6 speed box, should be good.

James I · 16-01-13, 05:18 PM

I have a V6 4 motion, if anybody is interested?

15-01-13, 05:51 PM	#2
LYT4X Younger than JJ ! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 651	Perfectly rational idea. The ABF is essentially the ABY with a cylinder lopped off it. There's a number of common parts between them too. I just put an ABF cam pulley onto my ABY as it's a better (25mm) unit compared to the ABY's 19mm pulley. __________________ ________ John

16-01-13, 12:27 PM	#4
andydunn2 Ragtop Collector Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chorley Posts: 1,463	It may be a silly question but if you re going down the 4 pot route would you not be better going for an 1.8T lump out of a passat or Audi? Serious bhp can be gotten from these with little effort... __________________ "Earl" 1998 2.8 V6 Cabriolet "The Duke" 1997 2.6 V6 Cabriolet (Sold....sadly) Project "Best of Both Worlds" 1995 S2 Quattro Cabriolet

15-01-13, 08:50 PM	#3
fiveinarow Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: St Helens, North West Posts: 5	I think you've rendered my name useless and deprived me of the iconic 5-potter sound. A minutes silence if you will

16-01-13, 04:45 PM	#5
James I Grown up member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 50	I have been assured by Si at Central that the ABF is bomb proof and easy to tune also, I believe it is basically an ABY with a cylinder missing. I have sourced a golf for the engine and will be collecting that the week after I collect the Audi, which is this Sunday weather permitting. I would love to buy the ABY off Micky but it at this moment in time it is more than I want to pay.

16-01-13, 05:06 PM	#6
vag Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 138	VR6T

16-01-13, 05:18 PM	#8
James I Grown up member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 50	I have a V6 4 motion, if anybody is interested?