B2, B3, B4 subframe differences?

[quattrito]

Subframe has nothing to do with the place of the wheels. 5cyl. all have equal subframes - no difference is it 10v, 20v or 20vt.

[ristokru]

Hi,

I have an S2 3b but all installed to B4 Sedan. Now my front subrame is rusted and i need new one. Because right now i have 3B subframe, the wheels are inside comparing on wings. B4 subframe would push the wheels in right place as i have understand.
Can i put B4 quattro subframe to make car better looking? Or 3B engine needs 3B subframe?

[Typ89]

Thanks guys! I want to fit a V6 subframe because of the extra gearbox mounts and the fact that it leaves extra clearance beneath the oil sump.
I guess the suspension arms are the same fitment as well? Apart from the ball-joints of course.

[quattrito]

B2Q front subframe has different mounts and mounting points for anti roll bar, everything else is like B3 or B4 5cyl.

[_ShurikeN]

Can I use a B4 subframe on a B3 chassis if I use B3 bushes?

Yes, if the engine is 5 cylinders. 4-cylinder engine in B3 is attached to subframe. There are no mountings for engine on B4 subframe.

[quattrostyle]

Can I use a B4 subframe on a B3 chassis if I use B3 bushes?

Yup straight fit AFAIK.

[Audicted]

Difference between subframes for manual and auto? Auto does not have any gearbox mountings.

Boy, did I find that out the hard way. All sorted now though.

[Typ89]

Can I use a B4 subframe on a B3 chassis if I use B3 bushes?

[campbellWS]

No RARB mounts on b2

[bn-01-wso]

Difference between subframes for manual and auto? Auto does not have any gearbox mountings.

Strictly manual and quattro

[Ryss]

Difference between subframes for manual and auto? Auto does not have any gearbox mountings.

[ralleyquattro]

The B4 V6 with 5-speed uses the same subframe as the S2 6-speed.

[GazzaG60]

my 96 s2 subframes apart form the 6 speed bit are the same as 91 saloon

[bn-01-wso]

No, it needs the spacer. Easy to make from old b3 suspension mount. Strip off the rubber and shorten the alu core to about 35mm and get a longer bolt.

So this means that only the 6 speed subframe is different from the rest right?
I made some 01E mounts for the b2 and i wasnt sure if they will fit the b3 and b4 5 speed subframes but from what you are saying they should work out.

[JariP]

No, it needs the spacer. Easy to make from old b3 suspension mount. Strip off the rubber and shorten the alu core to about 35mm and get a longer bolt.