> Date:    Thu, 15 Mar 2001 00:57:37 -0800
> From:    VW Addict aka The Bus Nut
> Subject: Audi 5cyl in a Vanagon?
>
> OK, I know, I have been asking a lot of questions on engine swaps, but I have
> one more. I have only seen one Audi 5cyl enigne swap page and it was in Germany
> so many of the parts are different and prices don't me a thing. So, has anyone
> in the US put a 5cyl Audi in a Vanagon? Is there any web pages?
> The reason I ask all this is that I have been keeping my eyes open for an
> engine to install in my 85, but I find salvage yards ful of 5cl Audis and no
> 2.0l VWs. I can get these 5cyls for about $150-200 each, so I could afford a
> spare. Is the engine adapter the same as the 1.8-2.0L? Could I mount this
> engine at the 51deg angle like the Diesel to gas conversion? I know that there
> would be mount issues to work out and some other things that might make it more
> difficult(like having to make an oil pan and modify the pick up tube). Is this
> a real option or a waist? Are these engines reliable? I know they offer these
> in South Africa and they seem popular there.
>   I like the idea of more torque and HP in the lower RPMs. With the
> availability of these engines to me at a very low price, I have to look into
> it. One local U-Pull has 4, the next yard had at least 4, another yard had
> about 6. All can be had for about $150-200 each.
> Any info would be great. I know that there are people out there that realy love
> the 2.0l, I know all about it, tell me about the Audi cyl.
>
Addict, those are GREAT engines. I'm told they are basicaly just an inline 4, (1.8, 2.0) with another cylinder stuck on the end. They are very long lived engines just like their little brothers, but have really nice power output. I've owned a couple, and the people who know about audi GT's love them. If it will go in without a too much trouble I think it's a great idea.

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