Hi guys I have a rs6 c5 engine that I want to put into an s2 that I am really excited about, has been my dream to explore these V8 turbo engine ever since they came out.
Plan is to run stock ecu but ditch the heavy (140kg) auto and use the 01e (80kg) gearbox 6 speed. I have been doing some research as far as I can see the 01e can fit without an adapter plate with some mods and custom starter and "should" hold the power. If the gears fail I have been in contact with PPG which are developing a new gearset for the 01e!
I am fully prepared to fabricate a tubular front chassis as I know the v8 will be a tight squeeze in the S2 bay, I have carried other conversions ie 4wd swaps and rear engine setups in VW "world" so fabrication should be doable.
What I dont have much solid info on is the drivetrain, I believe 6 speed S2 come with the 01e? Are the driveshafts and rear diff up to spec to hold the V8 power and are the cv's strong enough for hard launches? Is there differences in 01e gearboxes through the years in strength? Is the bellhousing of S2/S4/RS4/ and TDI V6 cars the same? I would want to use 01e with the longest ratios as the engine should produce 800-1000hp. I plan to run a custom flywheel with a tilton triple clutch.
How does the S2 bay compare to the B5 A4 in length and width?
Many thanks
Plan is to run stock ecu but ditch the heavy (140kg) auto and use the 01e (80kg) gearbox 6 speed. I have been doing some research as far as I can see the 01e can fit without an adapter plate with some mods and custom starter and "should" hold the power. If the gears fail I have been in contact with PPG which are developing a new gearset for the 01e!
I am fully prepared to fabricate a tubular front chassis as I know the v8 will be a tight squeeze in the S2 bay, I have carried other conversions ie 4wd swaps and rear engine setups in VW "world" so fabrication should be doable.
What I dont have much solid info on is the drivetrain, I believe 6 speed S2 come with the 01e? Are the driveshafts and rear diff up to spec to hold the V8 power and are the cv's strong enough for hard launches? Is there differences in 01e gearboxes through the years in strength? Is the bellhousing of S2/S4/RS4/ and TDI V6 cars the same? I would want to use 01e with the longest ratios as the engine should produce 800-1000hp. I plan to run a custom flywheel with a tilton triple clutch.
How does the S2 bay compare to the B5 A4 in length and width?
Many thanks
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