restore a 86 Coupe GT 5spd?

**z0lt3c** · 07-23-2008 09:41 PM

I have the chance to pickup a fair condition 1986 Coupe GT 5 spd. It's a one of those "get it out of my yard" type situations. It's not running right now but seems to just need some TLC, I can tow it away.

I'm gonna assume it's gonna need a complete rebuild but the body is decent and frame looks straight. Does anybody have one of these?? What kind of engine could I swap in here? I think the stocker is a 2.2L 5 cyl I would love to put in something bigger, maybe a roll cage.

**Das General** · 07-23-2008 10:39 PM

such a bad ass car.

I gotta tell Clint about this, because if you dont pick it up, he will.

**Big Boost** · 07-30-2008 09:35 PM

I picked one up about two weeks ago. 034 Motorsports offers a VR6 conversion that includes the adapter plate, starter and flywheel for about $1K. That doesn't include the ECU, motor mounts or clutch. I bet it would cost over $2.5K for the conversion.

Another option is the turbo MC engine out of the Audi 5000. It bolts right in.

**branden** · 07-31-2008 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by Big Boost

I picked one up about two weeks ago. 034 Motorsports offers a VR6 conversion that includes the adapter plate, starter and flywheel for about $1K. That doesn't include the ECU, motor mounts or clutch. I bet it would cost over $2.5K for the conversion.

Another option is the turbo MC engine out of the Audi 5000. It bolts right in.

"HELLO!!" you guys heard of an AAN or 3B??? Why would you dump a 10V turbo in when you could toss a 5 cyl 20V Turbo in? You'd have definite traction issues however with front wheel drive. Used 3b's will run you about 1500 AAN around 2200.

**maxh2o** · 08-01-2008 08:15 PM

do it.

**J@RO** · 08-01-2008 10:54 PM

OMFG VR6 in UR QUATTRO! WHERE THIS WORLD IS GOIN...

3B OR AAN - TWO ONLY OPTIONS. NO FCUKEN VR6 IN THERE! NOOO

**trev0006** · 08-02-2008 01:35 AM

that will be a lot of work but go for it

**a4wheelin** · 09-03-2008 07:52 PM

Fun car to drive stock. I love mine, for the most part lol.

**samtimtom** · 09-05-2008 09:28 AM

I miss mine...it was an '81 Coupe GT. Bought it for $1,000, drove it for two years, and then sold it for $500. Fun little car...when it was running.

**SinPsychotik223** · 09-05-2012 06:25 PM

Just bought an 86 audi coupe gt 5 spd running great for $800 i want to go kind of euro tuner with it, any suggestions?
Finding parts? Turbo set up? What should i do?

**Scotty@Advanced** · 09-06-2012 09:22 AM

Originally Posted by SinPsychotik223

Just bought an 86 audi coupe gt 5 spd running great for $800 i want to go kind of euro tuner with it, any suggestions?
Finding parts? Turbo set up? What should i do?

Part it.