Engine swap

[Kent McLean]

Kevin wrote:
> Timing belt broke on my 96 A4 Quattro.  I would like to do an A8 4.2 engine.
> Has anyone done this?

Someone has stuffed a V8 into a 90, so it might be possible
to put one in an A4. One problem might be complying with the
federal EPA requirements of not backdating your engine; that
is, putting an older engine in a newer car, thereby bypassing
emissions requirements. Your A4 would require a '97 or newer
A8 engine, with all its electronics. That may not be an issue
for you, but it is something to consider.

Check out the forums at http://www.motorgeek.com/.

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Kent McLean
'94 100 S Avant, "Moody"
'89 200 TQ, "Bad Puppy" up in smoke