[V8] Manual tranny needs rebuild...kinda off topic

[quattro + 5 or 8 = fun]

I looked into both options.  It is a bit more work then a straight bolt in.
IE, it is not the same ratio as the V8q box if memory serves...and the
subframe needs mod.  Also the 6 Speed WAS (4 years ago) HUGE MONEY.


Shayne


Bay Area, CA
Eastern WA State


PARTING:  1972 Mercedes Benz 280 SE 4.5
PARTING:  1986 Audi 4000 CS quattro


> From: Shiv <quattro_k at yahoo.com>
> Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2004 08:00:47 -0700 (PDT)
> To: <v8 at audifans.com>
> Subject: [V8] Manual tranny needs rebuild...kinda off topic
> 
> This is a bit of a steer in another direction...but
> maybe another option other than rebuilding the ZF
> 5spd, is to locate a late '92-'95 S4/S6 tranny, and
> bolt it up...moreover, this transmission can be
> converted to 6spd using several items as indicated on
> www.intendedacceleration.com.
> 
> Chris @ force5auto has a tranny I believe...just
> getting the right clutch for it may be something to
> research...just a thought...but has anybody considered
> this?  It may come out a bit cheaper than rebuilding
> anyways...and you won't have to worry about the tranny
> "never being the same" after a rebuild....any
> thoughts?
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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