Mild track project.

[S2central.net]

Later cabrios did indeed come with 4-cyl ADR engine (1.8 non turbo with 5V head) and used 01A gearbox for FWD application - that tells me that an 016 or 01E gearbox should bolt up to the bellhousing OK on the 1.8T engine... Good point on the input shaft differences though - I'd like to see how this one turns out.

However, I think starting with a 6A engine is a perfectly good idea too - especially if you could graft on the 5V head, DI coils, a turbo and a suitable aftermarket ECU to make it go some stink. Maybe lighter than I5T and fast too but it'll never sound as good

[Acidburn]

Maybe lighter than I5T and fast too but it'll never sound as good

Got it in one, this is one of the first comments that alan had about the new fad on swapping the engine out.

I think a coupe/coupe quattro/s2 should have a 5 pot where possible but as mentioned before its easier/cheaper to get 1.8t's over there so thats the route people are taking now.