AWD swap

[O2VW1.8T]

so im thinking has anyone done a AWD swap in there FWD B6 A4. I checked ETKA and it looks like the quattro rear subframe will just bolt up. Looks like i just need the gas tank, whole rear suspension and trans. Just want to be sure... I found a pretty good deal on the whole rear subframe with everything for a good price lol.

[AudiA4_20T]

so im thinking has anyone done a AWD swap in there FWD B6 A4. I checked ETKA and it looks like the quattro rear subframe will just bolt up. Looks like i just need the gas tank, whole rear suspension and trans. Just want to be sure... I found a pretty good deal on the whole rear subframe with everything for a good price lol.

you and your AWD conversions LOL... Yea it should... Lucky for you Torsen is all mechanical, no electronics required. You would need the

- Trans
- Driveshaft
- Rear diff
- axles
- subframe

[dirtybrd]

Buy a wrecked donor, strip what you need and part the rest out.

[O2VW1.8T]

Doesn't sound bad at all. Freakin GTi was a pain, plus i love the torsen anyways. I will be looking for part's and try it out

[317ssayzarc]

Peters back! Oh no, let the B6 records be crushed

[Plasticar]

I would have to believe that it would be cheaper to sell yours and buy another one. I know we can get attached to our cars, but it seems like a lot of good money used up, almost what the deal you can get. Possible? Probably. A good idea? Probably not.

[sandspeed]

Some people like challenges, and most people that mod cars in ways he's interested in doing don't use new parts. I like the idea, and of course you know that a thread, with tons of pics, will be mandatory for this kinda thing. People asked the same sorts of questions or had the same type of negative things to say when I swapped M3 running gear onto my E36 318i and I liked answering their questions with "Because I want to". Too bad I still have the S50 block in my garage and that car never got finished.

[AMESSA4_NJ]

best of luck for the swap! anything to make the b6's better than what they are. im downnn with it

[JMRQuattro]

^^ haha i'm pretty sure he's just gonna swap the standard quattro system. So really he'll just be going from FWD to quattro. Which is an overall improvement in his car, but not for all audi-kind. It is a very ambitious project though. Especially if he incorporates the ESP and all that.

[AMESSA4_NJ]

yeah thats a hell of a project but all the power to ya. you might have to quit your day job to get this task done

[diagnosticator]

The body floor pans are different also.

[Papachristou]

The body floor pans are different also.

ouch! shot through the heart!

[absolutegtr]

The body floor pans are different also.

/\Yup, and dont forget exhaust, all the heatshields, etc.

A donor car is really the only way

[docurley]

The body floor pans are different also.

No they are not, only the B5 had a different floor pan.

[a4dc89]

good luck! if it was me i would just throw a limited slip up front and semi slicks

[O2VW1.8T]

Yeah thru etka it seems the same,ill try it and let you guys know

No they are not, only the B5 had a different floor pan.

[AudiA4_20T]

haha you guys obviously don't know peter, this will be a walk in the park for him

[Maverick]

may I suggest this.......

there is an entire B7 RS4 engine/tranny/axlex/suspension etc on ebay.de right now for 11000ish euros, haha.
you crazy enough to do that??? that will give you 112 mph trap speed lol.

[AMESSA4_NJ]

KEep it FWD and spin tires all the way down the track just cause you can FTW

[diagnosticator]

No they are not, only the B5 had a different floor pan.

Are you sure? When this question came up before, checking the ETKA showed different part numbers for the floor pans between FWD and quattro setups.

[O2VW1.8T]

anyways ordered the whole rear from a quattro today and gas tank.. It should be here monday and i will try and install it later on the week.. So i will post it up if it works or not.

[absolutegtr]

nice....are you the one who posted up on carolinaeuros.com a while back ?

So you "ordered" this stuff from the dealer???

[O2VW1.8T]

nice....are you the one who posted up on carolinaeuros.com a while back ?

So you "ordered" this stuff from the dealer???

No a local junk yard had this stuff, I used to post on carolinaeuros but not too much

[Papachristou]

sweet, im sure you will be the first or one of the few to do something like this

[kastro]

isn't the suspension different?

[absolutegtr]

isn't the suspension different?

No...but he might want to consider stiffer springs in the rear due to the added weight, but its not that big of a deal

So what other parts does this B6 A4 have? Is it fairly complete or has it been ripped to shreds?

[O2VW1.8T]

isn't the suspension different?

I think its just different spring rates as the quattro is heavier that about it. We will find out next week

[kastro]

oh k..goodluck.. post step by step pics for our entertainment.

[B6Lovin]

haha you guys obviously don't know peter, this will be a walk in the park for him

lol that's what i was thinking while reading this thread.

for everyone who doesn't know - this guy is off his effin rocker when it comes to fast dubs and outlandish projects lol.

can't believe you parted out the gti though man... that thing was beautiful (that was you on Ncdubs parting out awhile back right?)

[O2VW1.8T]

lol that's what i was thinking while reading this thread.

for everyone who doesn't know - this guy is off his effin rocker when it comes to fast dubs and outlandish projects lol.

can't believe you parted out the gti though man... that thing was beautiful (that was you on Ncdubs parting out awhile back right?)

Yeah the Gti is gone, oh well off to better things... I liked the GTi it was stupid fast but it annoyed me.. I want about 450 on pump, 4 door, full interior car now, plus i like the audi B6 wish i had a B7.

[Don Supreme]

They have no respect for Pete over here on AZ

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Pete,

I thought the B6 belonged to your wife. Why are you using to molest it?

[O2VW1.8T]

They have no respect for Pete over here on AZ

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Pete,

I thought the B6 belonged to your wife. Why are you using to molest it?

Why not Next year she wants a new car, so might as well start making it how i like it.... Don hows your car coming along.

[ladedruck]

Pete put a link to your last vids of the gti so people who don't know how you roll can get a feel for it. I want a race or two with this one.

[B6Lovin]

evan, you post in the B6 forums????

your prediction about my tranny came true! hahahaha

[O2VW1.8T]

Heres the vid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crj3nmB66dI

[ladedruck]

evan, you post in the B6 forums????

your prediction about my tranny came true! hahahaha

I am all knowing and all posting

[O2VW1.8T]

UPDATE.............

So i got some of the stuff the rear end and gas tank... I think im missing piece of the diff the front section..

[AudiA4_20T]

lame, dude, Im going to the junkyard tomorrow I'll keep an eye out, and Im hoping I can get to UPS before it closes, need to borrow a car

[O2VW1.8T]

lame, dude, Im going to the junkyard tomorrow I'll keep an eye out, and Im hoping I can get to UPS before it closes, need to borrow a car

you'll be a life saver lol. let me know. I think a B5 should bolt up also...

[O2VW1.8T]

so after checking out etka it seems the B6 rear diff doesn't have that extension housing on the diff. Does it or not.

Heres another pic of a B6 i found and it doesn't have the housing