Steve Smith & Audi V8

[Arnie Cunningham]

Hello all,
2 quick questions:
1. Does someone have Steve Smiths contact details please? Google doesn't seem to help this time.
2. Does anyone know of an Audi V8 being fitted to a Spyder? The rear clam is a little tighter on a spyder than the can-am - wondering if any chassis mods are needed to make it fit.

Thank you!

Edited by Arnold Cunningham on Thursday 24th March 19:06

[Arnie Cunningham]

Hi Guys - thanks for the replies.
Not received any messages - however I bit the bullet and now own an engine and box. I found a couple of pics that show the chassis mods I'll need to make, so all looking good.

[Arnold Cunningham]

I just realised someone called me "Annie".

Anyway - would love any pictures you are able to share of the install.
I've got an AHC motor - so it's the earlier spec 32V motor with solid lifters - 340 hp, but non vvc.
I did find some later 40V motors, which have a little more torque but rev less (the AHC will spin to 7K I think).

Coupled with finding a close ratio box as well that's a good match on the ratios to the revs of the motor all the way to Vmax (none of the extra long 6th gear stuff), I'm hoping it'll be a good package.