So, whos going to educate me on type 81 sport quattros?

Daz · 19-02-12, 07:37 PM

Evening all, im going to take the plunge and hopefully purchase a 5cylinder 83q saloon in the next couple of weeks once i get things sorted.

Ive done loads of messing with vw stuff putting different engines in different cars but this will be my first audi project and ive got a few questions.............

What is the gearbox known as (the 3 letters) and what power will it take??

What power will an s2 rear diff take?

Do i need a fitting kit if i fit a diesel 6spd box and im guessing ill lose the diff locks if i use this box?

Thats it for now but there will be lots more questions

SorenR · 19-02-12, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Daz

Evening all, im going to take the plunge and hopefully purchase a 5cylinder 83q saloon in the next couple of weeks once i get things sorted.

Ive done loads of messing with vw stuff putting different engines in different cars but this will be my first audi project and ive got a few questions.............

What is the gearbox known as (the 3 letters) and what power will it take??

What power will an s2 rear diff take?

Do i need a fitting kit if i fit a diesel 6spd box and im guessing ill lose the diff locks if i use this box?

Thats it for now but there will be lots more questions

URQuattro gearboxes are two-letter ;-)

Well, 500-600 bhp is not an issue... I believe the Norwegian guy Jonus is running close to 1.400 bhp on stock 5-speed and rear diff.. I would choose Audi 80/90 box before S2 and RS2, there are some quirks with early S2/RS2 1'st gear I'm told...

Daz · 19-02-12, 08:18 PM

LOL, no way! I heard they were strong.

The car has a s2 diff i believe, so is that a down grade?

quattrostyle · 19-02-12, 08:31 PM

S2 diff is not a down grade, but it will have/should have a matching gearbox as well then and that can't be one with a lockable center diff as original on these cars.

20vcqdriver · 19-02-12, 08:44 PM

S2 and normally aspirated series 2 quattro's have the same 4.11 diff ratio and wondering why the last person fitted an S2 version. The series 2 5 speeds were the strongest boxes Audi made until the arrival of the 6 speed diesel box so unless you are after a 6 speed upgrade stick to the one already in it.....

PS. Have my 6 speed conversion article from Audi Driver available if interested

Daz · 19-02-12, 09:34 PM

Thanks for the info guys, The box wil be spot on then!!

Yep id be intrested in the 6spd info as there is a box sat on the floor at work but wheather i can convince the lad to sell it or not is the question lol

What are UR quattro front brakes like for stopping? Is there any quick/cheap upgrades?

SorenR · 19-02-12, 10:59 PM

If you really want to be sure to get the right parts, check up on "Jonus Racing"....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZJX8NuNzW0

He's called "Jonus" on S2forum....

SteveT63 · 19-02-12, 11:37 PM

Type 81 refers to the front wheel drive models. If you are getting a quattro, it's Type 85. 85 denotes the quattro drive train. If its a sport quattro, that's Type 859 and you then need to make sure you have a secure garage!!!

Daz · 21-02-12, 09:33 PM

lol, so many different numbers.

Its 83 4 door saloon quattro.... so whats that? lol

SteveT63 · 21-02-12, 09:40 PM

Type 85 pre facelift!.... Any pics?

19-02-12, 08:44 PM	#5
20vcqdriver 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wirral Posts: 3,910	S2 and normally aspirated series 2 quattro's have the same 4.11 diff ratio and wondering why the last person fitted an S2 version. The series 2 5 speeds were the strongest boxes Audi made until the arrival of the 6 speed diesel box so unless you are after a 6 speed upgrade stick to the one already in it..... PS. Have my 6 speed conversion article from Audi Driver available if interested __________________ Coupe quattro 1986:-~450bhp + loooong list of mods! Audi A7 Bi-TDI SLine Black edition 2015 mapped to produce 600lb/ft torque! Audi S4 4.2 V8 cabriolet 2004:-

19-02-12, 11:37 PM	#8
SteveT63 Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,045	Type 81 refers to the front wheel drive models. If you are getting a quattro, it's Type 85. 85 denotes the quattro drive train. If its a sport quattro, that's Type 859 and you then need to make sure you have a secure garage!!! __________________ Peace...........through superior acceleration! T85 1985 90quattro I5 20vT T81 1983 80 Sport Red T81 1983 80 Sport Silver

21-02-12, 09:40 PM	#10
SteveT63 Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,045	Type 85 pre facelift!.... Any pics? __________________ Peace...........through superior acceleration! T85 1985 90quattro I5 20vT T81 1983 80 Sport Red T81 1983 80 Sport Silver

19-02-12, 08:18 PM	#3
Daz Grown up member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 48	LOL, no way! I heard they were strong. The car has a s2 diff i believe, so is that a down grade?

19-02-12, 08:31 PM	#4
quattrostyle 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,188	S2 diff is not a down grade, but it will have/should have a matching gearbox as well then and that can't be one with a lockable center diff as original on these cars.

19-02-12, 09:34 PM	#6
Daz Grown up member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 48	Thanks for the info guys, The box wil be spot on then!! Yep id be intrested in the 6spd info as there is a box sat on the floor at work but wheather i can convince the lad to sell it or not is the question lol What are UR quattro front brakes like for stopping? Is there any quick/cheap upgrades?

21-02-12, 09:33 PM	#9
Daz Grown up member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 48	lol, so many different numbers. Its 83 4 door saloon quattro.... so whats that? lol