Hi there,

I just finished 24V 2.8 swap into my B5. Hope this would help other in similar projects.
I am also located in EU, so all parts in stock if you heading to swap (Engine mounts, VR5 parts, custom intakes, oil pans) - just let me know :wave:


Spec. (NA):

MODEL: A4 B5

Engine: VR6 2.8 24V BDE
Intake manifold: Custom, Aluminium
Exhaust: Stock, no cat.
Injection: Stock
Computer: Standalone, Engine Management Unit (EMU)
Drivetrain: S4 + clutch/adapter VR5
Suspension: Stock S4 B4
BODY KIT: S4 Lift
Brakes: Porsche cayenne + 911. 345mm brake disks (S4 B6)
Wheels - S4 B6 AVUS III, 235/40/18:


1 st thing is to modify engine bar, to be fitting with phaeton 3.2 (or modified touareg) oil pan:





Engine mounts - custome made, my own project. Something based on 034 unit, but without front reinforcement. Gearbox on oryginal mounts.
I did not use polyurethane engine cushion, but OEM Opel Omega 2.5 turbo diesel :cool: Currently, no vibration inside car.






To link 01E gearbox and vr6 engine, you have to use VR5 adapter plate - plug&play:


Clutch - VR5 works perfectly, but only with low torque :/ Later you have to use double plate A5 3.0 TDI with special distance adapter:



Oil Pan - basically, the only longitudinal VR engines were mounted in Cayenne, Touareg and VW Phaeton, but first two of those are too high and require customization:


VW phaeton 3.2 is so fu*kin hard to get in EU (ofc used one - New cost around 800$):


Valve cover - use A3 3.2 if you don't like mods ;)



Front panel - hood mount goes to hell (require external locks), as well cooler fans (but aircondition fan from S4 is far enough):


Exhaust manifold - depend on engine (12V or 24) you can buy ready made T3 or T4 with turbo input:


ECU - I strongly recommend standalone Engine Management Unit ECU + bluetooth connection to your mobile device


And the results :)











Go ahead to share your comments - I also dont know everthing :)
If you need some more info/parts/drawings (not only to swap) - dont hesitate do PM me.