Re: Audi 80 Engine Swap?

[ti@amb.org (Ti Kan)]

Alexander van Gerbig writes:
> It would be nice
> to have the Passat 16v in my car, and it is possible because Audi did it in
> europe, Audi 80 Sport 2.0.  Same exact engine as a Passat 16v, just mounted
> differently, so I would assume that mounting the engine up in a 4 cylinder
> 80 would not be that tough.  Although I could be completely wrong, just
> tossing in my sherlock holmes deductions.  Also I have pics from Ti Kan's
> website of the Audi 80 Sport 2.0 sitting next to a Passat 16v hoods off for
> comparison.  It can be found at his site or I can send one to you if you
> want.

That picture on my web site is not meant to encourage you to do such
a swap...  if you study it carefully you'll notice a lot of details
that would need to be addressed.

The pic is at http://metalab.unc.edu/tkan/audi/audi.html
Click on the "1991 Audi 80 Sport 16V and VW Passat 16V" engine bay
comparison link.

Getting the engine to mount should be easy.  Getting all the right parts
(manifolds, hoses, duct, brackets) to make it all work is another matter.
Many of the parts are not used on US models so your dealer or salvage yard
will be useless.  Sourcing these parts from Europe can be frustrating
and will probably eat your wallet alive.  Note that even the battery has
to be relocated...  The "bang for the buck" quotient is going to be low
in this coversion (you get about +25hp).  You're better off just buying
an Audi with a more powerful engine from the factory.

-Ti
96 A4 2.8 quattro
84 5000S 2.1 turbo
80 4000 2.0
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