Re: 093 vs. 016 tranny -- differences?

[ScottyCBoy@aol.com]

In a message dated 98-07-21 16:49:33 EDT, you write:

<< Can anybody shed some light on what the difference is between the
 5-speed 093 tranny that came in the Coupe GT's (such as my '85) and a
 FWD 016 tranny?  Or if you know what car a FWD 016 would have come out
 of, that's great too.
 
 I was under the impression that the 016 was the quattro tranny out of
 the 4kq/80q series, but I've been tipped off as to where I can find a
 new FWD 016 for a pretty reasonable price.
  >>



The 016 came in two varieties Quattro and non..

all standard 5000's normally aspirated and turbo came with an 016 gearbox this
changed in 89 with the advent of the 100.  

All quattros up to the 88 audi 90/80 used a version of an 016 gearbox.
Porsche used the 016 in the 944's and late 924s.

The 093 coupe box is different from an 016 in that just about everything is
smaller dimensionally.  the ratios are better suited for economy type driving
and in my opinion cannot handle very much horsepower.  


An 016 box WILL NOT fit in a 2wd coupe easily.  you might be able to muscle it
in with a hammer and by using a subframe from a 4kq.  the hammer is for the
floor pan.  The shift linkage is entierly different as is the shift handle
mounts etc.  The front axels are the same from a coupe to a 4kq.  Other items
to think about is that some of the coupe boxes the clutch is cable operated
whereas all 016 have a hydro clutch.  
The flywheels differ I believe not sure what the difference is but they aren't
the same part number.  

Scott


P/S if you need a box I've got a few off Quantums and coupes