1999 4.2 V8 swap into a 914 ?

[B85]

Hello.
I have a lot of questions for anyone about using a 1999 Audi 4.2 V8 and a 012 trans axle for a swap.
Is the motor any good ? Don't get mad its just a question for a guy that knows nothing about the motor.

I have a Subaru EJ20T-STI for the swap but keep wondering about other motors. The EG33 from Subaru has come up also. The LS motors and SBC but their very heavy.

What do I need to learn about the motor and transaxle ?

My swap will be into a 1972 914 clone of the 914 GT. Big wheels and flairs and stuff. Motor and transaxle will fit with some fab work. But I will need to do fab work with just about any motor other than Porsche. The Porsche 6 motor are getting very pricy ! But if I go Audi its still in the family !

So let me have it .
And thanks !
Randy

[slacktide]

I have had delusions of trying the same thing with a DeLorean.

[Jon B.]

Hi Randy,

People mistakenly assume the LS series of engines are the same as the SBC. They are not. They're also very light. But for me, I'd be considering a 5.0 from a 928 if you wanted to keep it super awesome. Just my $.02.

Jon