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Subject:Re: audi engine
From:BenT Syncro
Date:Tue, 4 Jul 2006 20:58:04 -0700

On 7/4/06, Tom Sinclair <neeemo@yahoo.com> wrote:

> You use a factory VW bellhousing from South Africa
> where they used the Audfi five cyl engine.  The V6 has
> the same bolt pattern I believe.
>
> http://www.southafrica-parts.de/ >>look under "5 cyl
> conversion"
>
> Tom

Tom,

I believe he will need a KEP (or similar custom) adapter. The SA bellhousing
tilts the inline-5 at a 15 degree angle. Since he is contemplating a V6
engine, that angle would not be advisable.

BenT