[V8] 5 spd transplant

[Ron Wainwright]

You can use many transmissions.... but the ideal one would be the V8 5sp trans obviousley. It's a Hybrid of sorts honestley. A mix of 016 & 01E parts.
 As far as the trans in the 90 200 your looking @ the trans would bolt up... but it doesn't have the proper gearing (3:89). The trans in the 200 20v is a better fit, being that the final drive is 4:11. But,
as a source for most of the parts you'd need it would work. But you have to consider that your going to still need a trans... & axles depending on what trans you use.
 I would imagine if you could get the 90 200 for $200 it would be a good deal. Cause then you'd still be looking @ at least spending $300/400 for the trans you'd need.
 Might cost a little more... but I'de look for a 200 20vt as a parts donor. You could grab everything you'd need... & still be able to make some money on parting out the rest of the car.

 Ron


--- On Fri, 1/16/09, Jason Wilkerson <wilke_jb at yahoo.com> wrote:

> From: Jason Wilkerson <wilke_jb at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [V8] 5 spd transplant
> To: "V8 list" <v8 at audifans.com>
> Date: Friday, January 16, 2009, 9:17 AM
> Gentlemen,
>    I have contemplated this in the past, but I may be
> getting serious - we will see.  I want to convert the v8 to
> a 5 spd.  I have a line on a 1990 200 quattro - I think it
> will work for most of the donor parts including the trans
> tunnel.  I know I will have to buy a special v8 flywheel,
> but no big deal.  Anyone else have a wrecked v8 5spd they
> want to unload?  Or a 200?  Is the 200 a good choice?  Does
> it have the right gear ratio up front?  Anyone else have
> experience in this, Ron?  Thanks.
> 
>                                      Jason
> 
> 
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