6 speed transplant: upgrade or nonsense? - Page 2

msh · 08-07-09, 10:30 PM

I don't understand ppls, who like powerful cars, which are built with only one purpose - for straight line. Audi by default is noise heavy and that's bad, but audi and some entusiasts are placing in B series cars V8 engines... Even R5 engine turns audi into "gostraightoutofthecorner"

In the same time I think it isn't impossible to create B3/B4 with 2.0 16vt/1.8 20vt with 50:50 weight distribution and power, that wouldn't be much lower than any 2.2 20vt

Gaz · 09-07-09, 01:13 AM

a v8 is a nice option, as i don't think its much different in weight to the 5 pot. and the v6 is actually lighter?

or have i got that wrong.?

(Edit: can't beat the sound of the 5 cylinder 10 valve tho..

)

FlyingDutchman · 09-07-09, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coxy

The other choice is look at a more modern engine implant. Not sure how easy as I've not seen it done, but a 1.8T lump would always be a good talking point at the pub!

let alone the 2.7 biturbo V6 lump!

Heh-heh, words like these make my eyes water... Budget-wise, however the option seems to fade away.Next Audi will be at least a decent 5 cylinder, though!
Thanks

crisarc · 09-07-09, 07:25 PM

as i understand it the final 6 speed is the same as the 5 speeder, only have the extra cog mid range to play with, so good for laggy wr's/rs2[or should that read" non linear" power curves]?

crisarc · 09-07-09, 07:26 PM

sorry [wine] final 6 speeed ratio same ashh 5 shhhpeeder.....

Gaz · 09-07-09, 09:50 PM

so won't do anything for economy?

I was kinda hoping a 6 speed would give an 'extra' cog for cruising.

FlyingDutchman · 10-07-09, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaz

so won't do anything for economy?

I was kinda hoping a 6 speed would give an 'extra' cog for cruising.

My thoughts exactly. In this case however, I think that the manufacturer has made sure the overall balance is as near optimal as possible...Will rethink my moves, but wow, what a lot of usable info!!

msh · 12-07-09, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaz

so won't do anything for economy?

I was kinda hoping a 6 speed would give an 'extra' cog for cruising.

If u have enough powerful engine, put there diesel gearbox

09-07-09, 07:25 PM	#14
crisarc Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: shrewsbury Posts: 1,172	as i understand it the final 6 speed is the same as the 5 speeder, only have the extra cog mid range to play with, so good for laggy wr's/rs2[or should that read" non linear" power curves]? __________________

09-07-09, 07:26 PM	#15
crisarc Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: shrewsbury Posts: 1,172	sorry [wine] final 6 speeed ratio same ashh 5 shhhpeeder..... __________________

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08-07-09, 10:30 PM	#11
msh 4 ring whore! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rucava, Latvija Posts: 3,816	I don't understand ppls, who like powerful cars, which are built with only one purpose - for straight line. Audi by default is noise heavy and that's bad, but audi and some entusiasts are placing in B series cars V8 engines... Even R5 engine turns audi into "gostraightoutofthecorner" In the same time I think it isn't impossible to create B3/B4 with 2.0 16vt/1.8 20vt with 50:50 weight distribution and power, that wouldn't be much lower than any 2.2 20vt

09-07-09, 01:13 AM	#12
Gaz Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Five Cylinder heaven Posts: 1,494	a v8 is a nice option, as i don't think its much different in weight to the 5 pot. and the v6 is actually lighter? or have i got that wrong.? (Edit: can't beat the sound of the 5 cylinder 10 valve tho.. )

09-07-09, 09:50 PM	#16
Gaz Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Five Cylinder heaven Posts: 1,494	so won't do anything for economy? I was kinda hoping a 6 speed would give an 'extra' cog for cruising.