[s-cars] RS3 and 2.5 Turbo

[Kent McLean]

Eric Sanborn wrote:
> I have been eying this engine for a while.  I can't wait for them to be
> available (and hopefully somewhat plentiful) in the US.  I know the direct
> injection will make swaps more challenging, but I would love a C5 Avant with
> a six speed and that engine in it.

Its transverse fit might make that a challenge. Would the block where
it mates to the transmission bolt right up? You'll also need to re-work
the header.

-- 
Kent McLean
1999 A4 Avant, V6 Tiptronic
1990 200 Avant mit V8 conversion
gone: 1990 V8 w/5-speed and other mods
gone: 1991 200 TQA #3, with mods
gone: '91 200 TQA x2, '94 100 S Avant, '89 200 TQ "Bad Puppy"