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  1. #1
    Active Member One Ring
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    Mar 28 2015
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    323263
    Location
    Nord-trøndelag, Norway

    A8 d2 engine swap

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    Hello. i have a audi A8 1997 2.8 that i would like some more power in, and i'm looking to swap the enigine for a ABZ v8.
    Is this doable without too much modifications to the frame and electronics?

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    Established Member Two Rings 27litres's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 11 2008
    AZ Member #
    25158
    My Garage
    '01 S8; '11 Volvo XC90 V8 R-Design (4.4L of Volvo grunt!)
    Location
    Melbourne, Australia

    Different loom, ECU, Gearbox, radiator...
    2.8 may not be Quattro, 5HP24A for A8 is Quattro gearbox only (other applications such as BMW and Jag are RWD and not suitable as Audi requires transaxle). 5HP19 behind 2.8 may fit V8 but wont be properly rated to it. Quattro changes include Torsen center Diff, rear diff plus mounts and cradle, prop shaft and centre bearing mount.

    Not worth it IMHO unless you like a challenge! Buy a wreck for all the parts or you'll be spending $$$.
    Better fiscal option is to shop for a V8 model in good condition and flog your 2.8 off!


    Or... buy a PES G2 supercharger!
    Cheers,

    Marty


    Current:
    2001 S8
    - Black, Leather sports "Recaro" heated seats, RNS-D, Phatbox, xCarlink, Solar Sunroof, RS6 19" 5 spoke rims, clunky old phone in arm rest...

    Sold:
    1997 A4 Quattro
    - 2.6 V6 5spd manual, "Hamilton's Club Sport" - will miss the old girl...

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