01E or 016 to V8 ?

[Charlie Smith]

Denis,

The 3.6L V8 does not have that much power and torque.

If you are just installing a 3.6L V8 then either the 016 or 01E transmission
will work fine.  If you are satisfied using a 5 speed, then the 016 is much
less expensive and much more common in junk yards.

The 01E mainshaft splines are different, and will require you to use a different
clutch disk, a different pressure plate, and maybe a different flywheel.  The 016
should bolt up directly to a 3.6L V8 that is using flywheel and clutch parts from
a 1991 5 speed V8 Quattro.

You are probably aware, the 1991 5 speed V8 Quattro that was imported into North
America used a 016 5 speed gearbox.  All cars with the engine in the fore and aft 
position with a 6 speed use only an 01E gearbox; this includes V8s, UrS4/S6, S2,
RS2, RS4, all 2.7L V6 twin turbo.

Use of an 01E will require that you use an 01E type shift lever and base mounted
in the console - because of the differences in reverse lockout position.  Other
than that, the shift linkages are essentially the same.  

    - Charlie


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Earlier, Denis wrote:
> 
>   Ok , i see. 
>   Some on Motorgeek use them on 90Q for 350hp+, never broken. It s why i might consider that option.
>   Ðenis
>     ----- Original Message ----- 
>     From: S Dewitt 
>     To: Denis 
>     Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2004 8:00 PM
>     Subject: Re: 01E or 016 to V8 ?
> 
> 
>     01A transmssions are even less reliable.
> 
>     Scott DeWitt
>     Advanced Automotion
>     817-939-6761
>     ----- Original Message ----- 
>     From: "Denis" <sparkplugvw at hotmail.com>
>     To: <quattro at audifans.com>
>     Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2004 5:49 PM
>     Subject: Re: 01E or 016 to V8 ?
> 
> 
>       Ouch... so the 016 would be better to save problem.
>       I can get a 01A too , sounds goo ? its from a 90Q 1995, i would get the
>     3.89 rear diff too.
> 
>       thanks
> 
>       Ðenis
>         ----- Original Message ----- 
>         From: sdewitt at stx.rr.com
>         To: Denis
>         Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2004 7:27 AM
>         Subject: Re: 01E or 016 to V8 ?
> 
> 
>         The 016 appears to be a much stronger transmission as it rarely has
>     problems.
>         Th  01E's weak link is the first gear which is remedied by replaceing
>     the main shaft (900.00) and the first gear (345.00).
> 
>         ----- Original Message -----
>         From: Denis <sparkplugvw at hotmail.com>
>         Date: Tuesday, September 14, 2004 10:12 pm
>         Subject: Re: 01E or 016 to V8 ?
> 
>         >  Even It s a 5 speed tranny ? its for 240 stcok first , then
>         > 400hp  turbo engine. I tought is stronger than 016 and more precis
>         > tranny, faster... than the 016.
>         >
>         >  So the best choice is 016 or the moded 01E with the wider first
>         > gear, right.
>         >
>         >  Ðenis
>         >
>         >    ----- Original Message ----- 
>         >    From: S Dewitt
>         >    To: Denis
>         >    Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2004 9:35 PM
>         >    Subject: Re: 01E or 016 to V8 ?
>         >
>         >
>         >    The 93 01E you are speaking of probably has the weaker
>         > mainshaft in it. I
>         >    would stay away.
>         >
>         >    Scott DeWitt
>         >    Advanced Automotion
>         >    817-939-6761
>         >    ----- Original Message ----- 
>         >    From: "Denis" <sparkplugvw at hotmail.com>
>         >    To: <quattro at audifans.com>
>         >    Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2004 8:03 PM
>         >    Subject: 01E or 016 to V8 ?
>         >
>         >
>         >    I have the choice to use the 016 box 0r the 01E 1993.
>         >
>         >    The ratio is similar but the shifting mecanism... is
>         > different.....
>         >    Whitch one and why use a 016 or o1E for a V8 3.6 for a projetc.
>         >    thanks
>         >
>         >    Ðenis
>         >    _______________________________________________