[V8] 740i vs. S8

[DasWolfen at aol.com]

In a message dated 1/7/05 11:05:12 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
sdewitt at stx.rr.com writes:

> Manual boxes in later model auto cars are difficult to install. Not only 
> are the transmissions expensive but you have to edit the engine software to 
> ignore the auto trans inputs that aren't there. 

 Or swap in the correct Euro spec ECU.....guess which is easier and cheaper.

> 
> an appropriate 6 speed for an S8/S6 will run you about 3 grand flywheel and 
> clutch another grand. Plus you got to use euro only prop shafts and cv 
> shafts, and the list goes on and on...

 Or pay one of a long list of quality driveline shops to fabricate what you 
need....to a higher standard than OEM of course...again...guess which is easier 
and cheaper.

 Anyone wanna take a guess who's been researching a 6spd swap into a B5 S6 
Avant. ;)

K