B5 2.8 transmission

[gruppe5]

Just to let everyone know, the B5 2.8 transmission bolts up into a B6 A4Q. Did the swap last night, only have to change two parts and both can be done without any special tools. This would also apply to using a B5 1.8t transmission. This is so those of you who destroy your trannys don't have to go out and spend retarded amounts of money to replace it. ( manual transmissions ) Any questions just ask.

[dirtybrd]

Nice.

[AudiA4_20T]

that is so funny that your saying this. Ill be taking pics of this in the next week or so. How do the longer gears feel?

So did you just swap the hubs for the axels, and the rear diff? That should be it

[1point8teeNW]

Hearing exaggeration's like "retarded amounts of money" or something is "stupid fast" makes me laugh. I have a 1st grade mind.

[dirtybrd]

Longer gears and a 8500 rev. limiter= FUN!

[AudiA4_20T]

Longer gears and a 8500 rev. limiter= FUN!

haha you need to get your shit going first

Car running again = FUN!

[1point8teeNW]

/\/\ Stupid Fast....


Haha.

[1point8teeNW]

Damn you AudiA4__20T...you messed up my /\/\ moment. lol

[infernocl]

so what was needed for the swap? remove side arms and change flanges?

[mtbrider]

good to know

[dougyfresh]

Hmmm..


Do I replace my 5spd syncros or do I swap out a transmission??

[1point8teeNW]

2.0 liter on the way?



Swap that shit dougy...

[dirtybrd]

haha you need to get your shit going first

Car running again = FUN!

What are you talking about, it's been running for a week now.

[dougyfresh]

2.0 liter on the way?



Swap that shit dougy...

Yes. It is being machined and assembled as I type. The head is following a little behind the block. I'm guesstimating full 2.0L tune in June or July. Got a lot to do once I pull the motor since everything will be out. You guys will know once its running. Trust me..

[NoTec]

I've been told the rpms are about 3100 @ 80mph by the owner. Talk about long gearing. I wonder how highway fuel economy will be affected. I'm guessing it'll be close to that of the 6speed.

PS - Anyone check the price of a 5 or 6speed B6 1.8T tranny in comparison to a B5 tranny? You would easily see why the B5 option is a little more appealing to some.

Gruppe5, good work and Keep it real.

[dougyfresh]

I've been told the rpms are about 3100 @ 80mph by the owner. Talk about long gearing. I wonder how highway fuel economy will be affected. I'm guessing it'll be close to that of the 6speed.

Sweet! I want it. F' rebuilding my B6 5spd...

All my driving is highway at 80mph.

If anyone comes across a 2.8 trans let me know!

[317ssayzarc]

here are the b5 1.8t vs 2.8 trans ratios..

[mike-2ptzero]

I've been told the rpms are about 3100 @ 80mph by the owner. Talk about long gearing. I wonder how highway fuel economy will be affected. I'm guessing it'll be close to that of the 6speed.

PS - Anyone check the price of a 5 or 6speed B6 1.8T tranny in comparison to a B5 tranny? You would easily see why the B5 option is a little more appealing to some.

Gruppe5, good work and Keep it real.

Plus the fact that we already know the B5 1.8 and 2.8 trans can handle huge amounts of power while the B6 1.8t trans seems to be a bit weaker.

[317ssayzarc]

but will the final drives match? hmmm

[AudiA4Turbo22]

i want a stick auto=fail!!!!

[dougyfresh]

Just to let everyone know, the B5 2.8 transmission bolts up into a B6 A4Q. Did the swap last night, only have to change two parts and both can be done without any special tools. This would also apply to using a B5 1.8t transmission. This is so those of you who destroy your trannys don't have to go out and spend retarded amounts of money to replace it. ( manual transmissions ) Any questions just ask.

What did you have to do? Feel free to reply or PM me. Thanks!

[Mark]

from that table, the b5 1.8T also has longer gears then the B6 . . . that's interesting to know.

looks like our 5th is similar to the 2.8's 4'th. I'll keep this in mind for future upgrading.

Did the swap last night, only have to change two parts and both can be done without any special tools.

what do you have to change out?

[AudiA4_20T]

from that table, the b5 1.8T also has longer gears then the B6 . . . that's interesting to know.

looks like our 5th is similar to the 2.8's 4'th. I'll keep this in mind for future upgrading.



what do you have to change out?

the axel hubs and rear diff

[gruppe5]

I had to change the axle flanges, which are pressed out with the bolts that hold the axles to the flange, and change the CENTER diff housing. This is the rearmost portion of the transmission, attached with about 10 bolts or so. This provides the third mounting hole for the bracket that hold the transmission on the B6. Final drive for all B5 and B6 A4's is 3.89, the 4.11 gears came in the B3 Audi 90 and the B5 Audi S4, some others as well but thats irrelavant. If the choice comes up why would anyone pay typical asking prices for the B6 transmissions when the B5's are up for grabs for $350. They are ALL the 01A transmission (except for the 6 speed ) they just have different codes and ratios but the same final drive.

[dougyfresh]

Excellent!

That is good to know. Looks like I'm putting a 2.8 5spd in my car. It'll fix my blown syncro issues and also get a taller gear for the highway (which is all of my driving).

Sweet! Thank You.

[AudiA4_20T]

Excellent!

That is good to know. Looks like I'm putting a 2.8 5spd in my car. It'll fix my blown syncro issues and also get a taller gear for the highway (which is all of my driving).

Sweet! Thank You.

im starting my writeup tomorrow