engine build/swap

[Animus]

so i'm in the northeast and have a stage III, a4, 2.0T, but I don't like the fact that moisture in the catch can would freeze on really cold days, so i'm thinking about putting a different engine in the A4. I was thinking of buying a 2.0T and going to a stage II, or a 3.2 V6 and living without a turbo. I'm a boost fiend, but have another turbo car if i really miss it. I just wanted some opinions on what are some nice engine swaps to consider for a DD, with some Hp fun. i don't want to get crazy with re-wiring anything or custom mounts.. Let me know..

[ryanhmusic]

so i'm in the northeast and have a stage III, a4, 2.0T, but I don't like the fact that moisture in the catch can would freeze on really cold days, so i'm thinking about putting a different engine in the A4. I was thinking of buying a 2.0T and going to a stage II, or a 3.2 V6 and living without a turbo. I'm a boost fiend, but have another turbo car if i really miss it. I just wanted some opinions on what are some nice engine swaps to consider for a DD, with some Hp fun. i don't want to get crazy with re-wiring anything or custom mounts.. Let me know..

you could always just buy my 6 speed 3.2 if you want it

[vce1232000]

Vent the atmosphere or re- stock pcv

[aluthman]

I would just put the stock PCV back on also. I find it kind of funny that you are willing to spend the time and money to do an engine swap, but not empty your catch can a little more frequently.

[mtroxel]

you could always just buy my 6 speed 3.2 if you want it

That's what I looked for and settled for my 2.0T auto. It's very hard to find. Then you've got the whole timing chain issue on that motor....

[ryanhmusic]

That's what I looked for and settled for my 2.0T auto. It's very hard to find. Then you've got the whole timing chain issue on that motor....

This motor doesn't have the plastic timing chain adjusters that the v8s do

It's for sale if you want it I'll cut you a good deal

[mtroxel]

This motor doesn't have the plastic timing chain adjusters that the v8s do

Sure it does. And they're on the back of the motor. Gotta pull it to get to them. And over 100K miles a lot of them are making noise now. A full kit of all chains and tensioners is in the $1,500 range.

[ryanhmusic]

Sure it does. And they're on the back of the motor. Gotta pull it to get to them. And over 100K miles a lot of them are making noise now. A full kit of all chains and tensioners is in the $1,500 range.

Are you 100% on that? I've read no reports of chain issues with less than 180ish...

I'm not at my computer so I can't do any digging but if you're right that's a bummer. Good news is at 112k miles I have 0 chain noise at start up or otherwise.

[vce1232000]

I find it kind of funny that you are willing to spend the time and money to do an engine swap, but not empty your catch can a little more frequently.

Yes sir..........x2

[mtroxel]

Are you 100% on that? I've read no reports of chain issues with less than 180ish...

Yea me and a buddy buy problem cars. Lots of Subarus (chronic head gasket problem), and lately seen a few 3.2 with timing chain problems. Almost bought a B7 with noisey chains a week or two ago. 112,000 miles, he wanted too much.

Google it, you'll see lots of talk. Here's an example, but I'm not sure how he concludes it's due to maintenance.

http://www.import-car.com/audi-engin...k-maintenance/

[mec]

Jesus Christ.




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[Animus]

I would just put the stock PCV back on also. I find it kind of funny that you are willing to spend the time and money to do an engine swap, but not empty your catch can a little more frequently.

reason is: I think engine is blown and i'm rebuilding and don't want the same issue. I find it annoying to empty the catch can every day and evening in below freezing weather. That's not the kind of car I want for a DD with some HP. I'd rather spend the money on a faster car that i can drive, and park, repeat.

[aluthman]

reason is: I think engine is blown and i'm rebuilding and don't want the same issue. I find it annoying to empty the catch can every day and evening in below freezing weather. That's not the kind of car I want for a DD with some HP. I'd rather spend the money on a faster car that i can drive, and park, repeat.

Ahh, that's a rather important detail you left out. Drop in the 4.2 FSI from an A6/A8/Q7. It's basically the same as the RS4 engine, but without the high rpm parts and more low end torque. No timing chain issues on those motors either.

[Animus]

Ahh, that's a rather important detail you left out. Drop in the 4.2 FSI from an A6/A8/Q7. It's basically the same as the RS4 engine, but without the high rpm parts and more low end torque. No timing chain issues on those motors either.

ok great. i'll start looking for one. straight swap?

[aluthman]

Should be pretty easy, but I'm not sure specifically what you would need. Probably no different than putting an S4 engine in. Everything you need should already exist in the form of an S4 or RS4 part, so you shouldn't need anything custom.

[vce1232000]

Buy a side or rear impact wrecked car. Everything will be there to over. The cheapest way out.

[aluthman]

Good call^

[Animus]

so i like rare fun cars and been back and forth with swapping engine and selling vs building something fun (2.5 or 3.0T stg II, s4 or rs4 engine) a friend of mine just crashed his 06, A6 auto and I was also thinking i may be able to use his engine for a win.

[aluthman]

so i like rare fun cars and been back and forth with swapping engine and selling vs building something fun (2.5 or 3.0T stg II, s4 or rs4 engine) a friend of mine just crashed his 06, A6 auto and I was also thinking i may be able to use his engine for a win.

If his insurance totals it, tell him you will give him the buyback amount the insurance wants.

[Animus]

there is also this: http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/pts/5372178718.html

[vce1232000]

there is also this: http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/pts/5372178718.html

Not a bad price. But not complete enough for me. I can purchase a whole running car for that price and have all the nutz and bolts to do a over without any

[vvenom800tt]

I would just put the stock PCV back on also. I find it kind of funny that you are willing to spend the time and money to do an engine swap, but not empty your catch can a little more frequently.

X3, lazy ass perhaps

You only have to empty it once every 4 days at worst id say if its really cold. Maybe once a week. Just do it while you pump gas.

[ryanhmusic]

there is also this: http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/pts/5372178718.html

If you want a daily that you can drive and park and then drive again, that is definitely not the right engine...

[jbain2]

If you want a daily that you can drive and park and then drive again, that is definitely not the right engine...

You can daily drive the 2.7t, but its a pain in the balls to work on. In the B5 S4 world those guys are constantly pulling their engines though they do get beat on. In stock form they can be pretty reliable, but the thing has two turbos. Who leaves it stock? Frankly, I would love to do this swap. I have a K04 B5 S4 and the difference in power between my gt2871 b7 and that is night and day.

[Animus]

X3, lazy ass perhaps

You only have to empty it once every 4 days at worst id say if its really cold. Maybe once a week. Just do it while you pump gas.

not lazy. just think its a mediocre design. also if i do open up the engine and it is blown, i'm not going to replace it with mediocrity. i'd rather use a better design. i had to drain it every night or morning or it would freeze and push back pressure into the engine, blowing oil everywhere and out the oil cap and drivign a smoking car down the road. not fun.

[vce1232000]

not lazy. just think its a mediocre design. also if i do open up the engine and it is blown, i'm not going to replace it with mediocrity. i'd rather use a better design. i had to drain it every night or morning or it would freeze and push back pressure into the engine, blowing oil everywhere and out the oil cap and drivign a smoking car down the road. not fun.

Always can just the stock pvc system in the winter months. Will only take 10 minutes top to go back to stock. back in spring. Leave cc in place until needed

[Animus]

Always can just the stock pvc system in the winter months. Will only take 10 minutes top to go back to stock. back in spring. Leave cc in place until needed

thats a good idea..i always thought the extra pressure from the stage III kit would have adverse effects if I did that. I didn't actually think it through though..

[vce1232000]

thats a good idea..i always thought the extra pressure from the stage III kit would have adverse effects if I did that. I didn't actually think it through though..

I park in a under ground garage. Very rare it will see anything below 40 degree's. So no freeze ups
I ran my KO4 for about a year on a stock pcv system and it was before my cc