[V8] 5spd tranny code...

[Tony and Lillie]

You can use any transmission that is from a Quattro with a 4.11:1 final 
drive. That includes the 4000Q, 5000Q (nonturbo), 200 20V, and the V8. This 
also includes some later transmissions like the 01E 5-speed from the 
UrS4/S6. And, the B5S4 6-speed might work as well.

The key is to get a trans with decent gearing to match the car and engine. 
The original V8 trans has pretty good gearing, and an external cooler. Next 
is the 200 20V, which is very similar but without the cooler. The 4000Q has 
horible gearing to go with the power of the V8, but the 5000Q might be a 
good bet. FYI, all the 5000 and 200 Quattro 10 valve turbo cars have a 
3.89:1 final drive for the front differential, chich won't match up very 
well with your 4.11 rear end in the V8. However, you can also swap in the 
diffferential from a 3.89 ezuiped car. But, unless it's a 200, you loose the 
torsen, and go to an open diff with vacuum operated locking.

Tony

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Seamus O'Carey" <cheshirecatsbox at gmail.com>
To: <v8 at audifans.com>
Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 10:09 PM
Subject: [V8] 5spd tranny code...


> I'm hoping you guys can help me figure out if it'll be worthwhile to buy
> John's V8 with the bad tranny from Colorado and have it transported to me
> for a 5spd swap here in Washington state.
>
> I guess the first thing I'd need is a tranny code and a list of cars that
> would make suitable donors for said tranny.
>
> Also, if anyone has any info on transporting a car let me know.  If I can
> make this project cost effective I would be more than happy to give up my
> pearl auto for a black 5spd!
>
> Seamus
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