The Official B6 2.7T DIY/Swap Guide

[nefkntym]

Sickkkk, even with fogs! Are your running the smic bracket or just letting them hang?

No you delete the IC bracket, you do that even with the S4 install. There is a separate bracket that you use instead.

[bigcanuck]

So anyone have faith in the weekend swap?

[20vturbo]

what do you mean by b5 s4 transmission plate??? pictures... Tx

[NW A4]

No you delete the IC bracket, you do that even with the S4 install. There is a separate bracket that you use instead.

I am talking about your current SMIC's, are they on a b5 s4 or a6 bracket? or just hanging by the hoses? Just gauging if they will be able to fit on the brackets

(btw, i have completed the swap with smic and the b5 brackets)

[NW A4]

what do you mean by b5 s4 transmission plate??? pictures... Tx

There is a plate between the transmission and the 2.7t on the b5 s4.

its about 15mm thick

[NW A4]

So anyone have faith in the weekend swap?

Easily doable, IF AND ONLY IF, your harness is done and you are a fairly good garage mechanic. If you have a 3.0, then yes, I think its possible. Get ready to hit surprises all over. I could have had mine done in under 2 weeks, however my wiring gave me issues.

[bigcanuck]

what do you mean by b5 s4 transmission plate??? pictures... Tx

I just located mine tonight. It's like a bell housing adapter if you're a muscle car guy. Email me for pic as I don't know how to upload

[bigcanuck]

I used to be a vw/Audi dealer tech so I guess that qualifies. I'm starting with a 1.8 chassis so motor mounts become an issue

[NW A4]

I used to be a vw/Audi dealer tech so I guess that qualifies. I'm starting with a 1.8 chassis so motor mounts become an issue

You should be fine. If you are starting with the 1.8, there are a few flaws in the write-up fyi. Motor mounts are the exact same between the two.

[bigcanuck]

You should be fine. If you are starting with the 1.8, there are a few flaws in the write-up fyi. Motor mounts are the exact same between the two.

So I don't need new mounts? I mean I'll upgrade but I don't have to fabricate?

That was many years ago now and I'm now a sell out government worker. I screw around now but mostly big block stuff that only goes straight well and tough to fk up

[Satummoo]

I wish I knew how to do this and had the funds, 2 years from now i'm sure we'll see a lot of swaps going!

[AudiA4_20T]

You should be fine. If you are starting with the 1.8, there are a few flaws in the write-up fyi. Motor mounts are the exact same between the two.

Tell me the flaws....

[NW A4]

Tell me the flaws....

Clint, I told you already over text! Unless you already changed it.. Haha

This is Riley, 360 number.

[AudiA4_20T]

Clint, I told you already over text! Unless you already changed it.. Haha

This is Riley, 360 number.

dammit.

[quattroloco]

so i figured i should show some of my progress here to help motivate some of you

[quattroloco]

im still waiting on a 034 tbb and the correct t-bolt clamps. inside is a Gates blue racing timing belt and all new OEM wp, tstat, tensioners and seals. i have piggie pipes to go on with a true dual catless 2.5" exhaust. stage 2? ill need good DV's and a Hitachi MAF.

[Das22]

I wonder if the soon to be released 034 Single turbo kit will fit in a B6 swap?

[quattroloco]

i dont see why not... the engine compartment is zactly the same far as i can tell

[AudiA4_20T]

im still waiting on a 034 tbb and the correct t-bolt clamps. inside is a Gates blue racing timing belt and all new OEM wp, tstat, tensioners and seals. i have piggie pipes to go on with a true dual catless 2.5" exhaust. stage 2? ill need good DV's and a Hitachi MAF.

What exhaust? B6 S4 one?

Also, yes the 034 kit will fit

[quattroloco]

the exhaust is from the donor car, it is a custom job with 2.5" and strait from the cats (ill be deleting) to a 2in 2out magnaflow and then two tail sections that go to either side of the bumper. ill post a pic of it. very straight with only two bends each side, i may need to modify for the B6 but shouldnt be too bad. I may add a resinator where the cats were depending on the sound. i plan on adding flanges to the DP's for a "test pipe" to replace the main cats, that way when I goto the track I can swap the test pipe for a open dump off the DP's that exits behind the front tires. more flow and noise what do you think? ill see if EPL can do a mode for the open dump if it helps or do you think it wont matter as far as tune?

[allen123]

I was looking into the 3.0 core support here in Norway.
It seems like it's made of plastic; is that correct / a problem?

[quattroloco]

its more like a fiberglass material and its tough as hell... shouldnt be an issue.

[Charles.waite]

Holy balls I thought the 1.8t was bad with the spiderweb of vacuum lines and random shit. Jesus...

[jai5]

Clint, I told you already over text! Unless you already changed it.. Haha

This is Riley, 360 number.

Sharing is caring!

So tell us...

[quattroloco]

im pulling my motor moday and starting the swap but it includes a tip-6mt swap with it and im wondering about the gauge cluster coding... do i have to code the b6 cluster if im using a b5 ecu and if so do i have to do it before i do the swap?

[nefkntym]

im pulling my motor moday and starting the swap but it includes a tip-6mt swap with it and im wondering about the gauge cluster coding... do i have to code the b6 cluster if im using a b5 ecu and if so do i have to do it before i do the swap?

Do it before the swap and before you pull the ecu and the tip box. If you pull the tip box you will get a not found error code and you can't recode anything with error codes.

[quattroloco]

thats what i thought i remembered something about having to do it before... will it be totally confused if i code it to manual and then drive it home or do i have to do it here and then not use the auto again... its the only part im worried about of the whole swap. did you recode your ecu or did you put a b5 ecu in?

[RKLamb]

One more piece then I start dropping my engine in as well. Still trying to find those AC lines and need to do something about that snub mount.

[nefkntym]

One more piece then I start dropping my engine in as well. Still trying to find those AC lines and need to do something about that snub mount.

I just did the snub mount again, this time with a 3.0L carrier if it helps. Still needs to be cleaned up, but you get the idea.

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...=1#post7928480

[quattroloco]

i think the snub mount off my 3.0 will bolt to the 2.7 and stuff right into that sweet little hole in my 3.0 core support. what do you think?

[B6A4Dave]

maybe its just me but this thread didnt tell me a damn thing with regards to swapping...........

[daihashi]

Probably because it's almost plug and play.. especially if you have a parts car.

Sent while taking an "on the clock dump" using Tapatalk 2.

[quattroloco]

ok, lets start. if everyone would grab thier 10 mm socket and ratchet we will begin with step one...

[nefkntym]

maybe its just me but this thread didnt tell me a damn thing with regards to swapping...........

Lots of info here. If you want specifics, look at Clint's build thread and/or my build thread. There is info in AfourQ's thread as well.

[gottaBdope]

ok, lets start. if everyone would grab thier 10 mm socket and ratchet we will begin with step one...

[gpoole30]

hate to thread jack... but i can get a 2005.5 b7 S4 with an engine issue. could i swap in the 2.7 from 2002 S4, the motor has 49k on and comes with turbos and all harnesses...for 3K. Is this worth a shot?

[IVRINGS]

If the price is just the engine, turboes, and harness then that is high. I got that for 1700 shipped.

[sandspeed]

ok, lets start. if everyone would grab thier 10 mm socket and ratchet we will begin with step one...

Go on...

[Audi 4 Life]

Can someone please clarify the exhaust setup? it says in OP's post that SSAC's downpipes work, has this been confirmed? And are there any other options other than those?
And also it says to use S4 stock exhaust, is this the B5 or B6 catback I'm confused because the motor we are swapping on the B5 S4 uses a single catback, and the B6 body uses dual, so which is it?

[AudiA4_20T]

maybe its just me but this thread didnt tell me a damn thing with regards to swapping...........

Dave, no offense, but if you didn't get anything from this thread maybe this swap isn't for you