No prob Jim.
No problem Jim.
Your experience is undoubted due to the technical description and the fact you list your profession as a 5-axis CNC programmer. You obviously have some credibility in this area. I have had experience machining custom guns, 45's, SXS shotguns, and Ar15's for a custom gunsmithing company in colorado. I have had a good deal of vert mill and lathe experience so I believe "armed" with the proper tools this is a very good option for me.
As of last night I drove home my audi 016 transaxle in a $300 87 5000s. Well not much worked on the car as you might guess for $300, but the trans and clutch were money, and that's all I'll really be keeping. On a side note, anyone need parts for a 1987 Audi 5000s, I've got a whole car for ya, minus transmission and associated componentry.
I would be wondering if you might have any pictorial referance Jim, on the machining involved or where we might be able to find some exploded diagrams of what your talking about in more detail. This seems to be a great budget option and I hope to see this unfold in the future. For now I can start fabricating the rear clip and laying everything out for my cage. The internal swap can come much later. Now it's time for mock up and fab.
If anyone starts such an undertaking as this (the 944 internal swap) please post and in detail, this could become a great strength and good ratio option for the budget builder.
Sorry to derail from the original 016 owners post, but this can become a great option for the 016 owner with some experince, know-how and time, and tools.