S6 V10 in a B3/B4?

[jolio1994]

Hey guys, don't mean to bring this back up from the dead, but I was curious as well and found my way over here...

Haha, it doesn't fit in a 4000q so I don't think it'll fit in a B3 either. I took measurements on the Coupe to see if it'd fit in a mid engine conversion, but the front crank pulley would sit right at the base of the driverseat (using a Porsche Boxster 01e and). I will say... its beautiful in a C4. Tuning is done and she's a ripper. Let's get some more 5.2 swaps going!

[varia]

sorry, didnt see the 2nd page....

[varia]

Joel just did it in the usa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81tt4fSiMac

[AndyP]

V8 (32V) barely fits because of the cooling pipes in front of the engine. V10 is 1,5cyl longer (cylinders are bit offset), then there's stuff in front of it and then try to close the bonnet. I'd say it's no go.
It does fit in C4 tho

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81tt4fSiMac

[Bowie69]

Apparently an 01E will bolt up....

[Colesy]

Nice idea, saw this earlier which seems apt!
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[Bowie69]

Don't forget the turbo(s)!!!

They could go where the middle silencer normally would be.

[Jaswan]

Don't forget the turbo(s)!!!

[Bowie69]

B5 much bigger engine bay?

https://www.reddit.com/r/Audi/comments/k7lh41/project_b52_52l_v10_swapped_audi_b5_s4/

[Bowie69]

Looks like the drive flanges are way forward under the engine compared to an I5 setup in our cars, gonna make the steering tight, but would free up space up front.

Might need some firewall massaging!

As a power plant, the V10s aren't bad value, a few around at under £4k...

[Bowie69]

Someone managed it in a golf:

https://engineswapdepot.com/?p=10789

Aside from the bonnet, some lovely work.

Mid engined would be awesome! But not great for the road I guess

[Error404]

I have spent too much time thinking about putting a Bi-turbo V10 mid-engined in a coupe, with proper suspension. One day I will have the time to actually do it.

[Bowie69]

Weight added above now.

So, aside from the 25kg weight penalty, seems like the W12 could win that one, being 170mm shorter(!), better weight distribution too.

Gearbox options.... I have no idea for either! Guess it depends if they went with the old-time bellhousing pattern or something newer.

[Jaswan]

W8?

Haha
Jase.

[mdz]

V8 (32V) barely fits because of the cooling pipes in front of the engine. V10 is 1,5cyl longer (cylinders are bit offset), then there's stuff in front of it and then try to close the bonnet. I'd say it's no go.
It does fit in C4 tho