Audi V8 Quattro

[TheIntrepid]

What is this "unintended acceleration"?

[The Pirate]

What is this "unintended acceleration"?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_100#C3.2C_1983.E2.80.9392

[Eye of the Tiger]

What is this "unintended acceleration"?

Utterly smooth, absolutely perfect horsepower, something you cannot understand.

[The Pirate]

How's she running?

[Eye of the Tiger]

How's she running?

Running is great, but the blower fan doesn't work so there is no heat and it's been really cold this week. I've been driving the Escort lately for my short trips around town.

[TheIntrepid]

No heat? Exact opposite of the 'r0lla. I have to go drop that off at my cousin's house one of these days...

[Eye of the Tiger]

No heat? Exact opposite of the 'r0lla. I have to go drop that off at my cousin's house one of these days...

SO, the 'rolla doesn't have no heat, so it has heat? Wow, that's unusual.

[TheIntrepid]

SO, the 'rolla doesn't have no heat, so it has heat? Wow, that's unusual.

It has heat, but the A/C is dead. The heat only works with the blower on "HI" too.

[Eye of the Tiger]

I finally found a custom exhaust shop in the area - that is, not a stupid Meinkee with shitty parts and insane prices. I should call them next week and get some flowmastas.

I have also contacted the only VW/Audi performance shop in the state in order to get a timing belt and transmission flush done sometime in the next couple of weeks.
They also do custom turbo, superchargers, engine swaps and dyno tuning.

[thewizard16]

I finally found a custom exhaust shop in the area - that is, not a stupid Meinkee with shitty parts and insane prices. I should call them next week and get some flowmastas.

I have also contacted the only VW/Audi performance shop in the state in order to get a timing belt and transmission flush done sometime in the next couple of weeks.
They also do custom turbo, superchargers, engine swaps and dyno tuning.

That sounds quite exciting. Since I haven't kept up with all 26 pages of this thread, what do you plan on doing with the Quattro, long term?

[Soup DeVille]

Running is great, but the blower fan doesn't work so there is no heat and it's been really cold this week. I've been driving the Escort lately for my short trips around town.

Did you ever get a wiring diagram for the car?

And, have you installed your chip yet?

[Eye of the Tiger]

Did you ever get a wiring diagram for the car?

And, have you installed your chip yet?

No wiring diagram. Did not purchase that online manual, but maybe I will later if I feel like it. Tracking the chip shipment says it is currently in New Hampshire. Stupid slow-ass USPS.

That sounds quite exciting. Since I haven't kept up with all 26 pages of this thread, what do you plan on doing with the Quattro, long term?

I have no real plans except for the 33-horsepower ABT chip, a better sounding exhaust, better tires, and to keep up with all the maintenece so it can stay in top running condition.

[the Teuton]

Will your Audi stay on-road, or is there a chance that rallycross might become part of your future, too?

[Raghavan]

No wiring diagram. Did not purchase that online manual, but maybe I will later if I feel like it. Tracking the chip shipment says it is currently in New Hampshire. Stupid slow-ass USPS.




I have no real plans except for the 33-horsepower ABT chip, a better sounding exhaust, better tires, and to keep up with all the maintenece so it can stay in top running condition.

You forgot the 5 speed manual swap.

[Soup DeVille]

You forgot the 5 speed manual swap.

Do you have any idea how complicated that drivetrain is?

[Eye of the Tiger]

Will your Audi stay on-road, or is there a chance that rallycross might become part of your future, too?

It might do a rallycross. I have to inspect a bit more thoroughly first, though.

[Raghavan]

Do you have any idea how complicated that drivetrain is?

I know exactly how to do it.

[Eye of the Tiger]

You forgot the 5 speed manual swap.

5-speed swap costs major $$$. The manual transmission's drivetrain is much different than the automatic. For starters, it will require a different engine block and front differential. Not to mention all the wiring harness modifications... what a nightmare!

[Eye of the Tiger]

I know exactly how to do it.

z0mg, plz tell me!

[the Teuton]

I know exactly how to do it.

It's a much more complicated car than mine, and mine is not your typical Cavalier by any means, in terms of complexity.  Assuming we're clear on that fact, it would be very complicated and expensive to 5 speed is Quattro.

[Soup DeVille]

I know exactly how to do it.

You're a god among men then.

[Raghavan]

z0mg, plz tell me!

Unbolt speedo cable and starter motor, take out driveshaft, take out front axles, take out POS auto transmission, and reassemble.

[Eye of the Tiger]

You're a god among men then.

Your gods among men can be found here:  http://www.germanautoconnection.com/custom_conversions.htm

[Eye of the Tiger]

Unbolt speedo cable and starter motor, take out driveshaft, take out front axles, take out POS auto transmission, and reassemble.

If I just reassemble, that would still leave me with an automatic.

[Raza]

Even easier.  Take the old one out and put the new one in. 

[Eye of the Tiger]

Even easier.  Take the old one out and put the new one in. 

Even easier. Buy a 5-speed V8Q.

[the Teuton]

Do you have a 3.6 or a 4.2 and what was the difference in power? 

[Raghavan]

If I just reassemble, that would still leave me with an automatic.

OMFG, reassemble with the 5 speed instead of the slushie!

BTW, is the 3.6 5 speed a different engine block than the 3.6 auto?

[Eye of the Tiger]

OMFG, reassemble with the 5 speed instead of the slushie!

BTW, is the 3.6 5 speed a different engine block than the 3.6 auto?

I think it's different enough to require a new block - but don't quote me on that.
Just read this page:

http://www.germanautoconnection.com/5-speed_conversion.htm

[Raghavan]

I think it's different enough to require a new block - but don't quote me on that.
Just read this page:

http://www.germanautoconnection.com/5-speed_conversion.htm

So the 3.6 5 speed transmission can fit on the 4.2 auto transmission car but not on a 3.6 auto car?