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

[Shiv]

Oh I know the 016 is a better option in this case...I
was just thinking that mounting an S6 5spd to get the
car running and then converting to 6spd at a later
date, may be another option other than rebuilding 016
5spd.

But as I learned from another lister, the early 01E's
have problems in 1st gear, and Keith T. pointed out
that S4/S6 5spd tranny has shorter input shaft, and
you gotta find an 01E flywheel...ahem...thats finding
a V8 01E flywheel....wayy outta my field and border of
sanity.  So I personally would have focussed on custom
pilot adapting.

I suppose using the late 01E 6spd is the best option
in the long run...but is anybody willing to attempt
this project?  I was actually looking into it myself,
but recent and sudden school tuition hikes halted the
project...and any other ideas I had running around in
my head for the V8.
 
BTW, about using the tranny off a 5kcstq...if anybody
does try and use this tranny...be sure to grab the
rear diff off the 5ktq too, and be prepared to lose
your Torsen from the V8....5ktq has 3.89 final drive.

--- Charlie Smith <charlie at elektro.cmhnet.org> wrote:

> Earlier, Shiv wrote:
> > 
> > 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.
> 
> If you want a 6 speed, you are much better off
> buying a used 6 speed
> such as from a 2.7L twin turbo (S4 / A6).  Just
> buying the parts to
> convert a 5 speed to a 6 speed can cost as much as
> buying a used 6 speed.
> Then you have to pay labor for the installation, and
> you still have the
> 5 speed's weak 1st gear.
> 
> If cost is a major factor, I'd try to fit an 016
> gearbox out of a 5kCSTQ.
> They should be cheap in a junk yard if you can find
> one.
> 
>     - Charlie
> 
> 
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