Audi dimensions

[crafty]

Anyone got some Audi engine/trans dimensions?

[crafty]

OK... how about a picture with the engine mated to the trans.

[crafty]

Found it
http://www.gt40s.com/forum/gt40-tech-engines-induc...


The approx sizes of the Audi ABZ V8 engine and gearbox are: -

Total length (Audi ABZ engine + 01X gearbox) = 1200mm
Length of engine (front pulley to bellhousing face) = 490mm
Length of 01X gearbox (bellhousing to rear casing) =710mm
Max width of engine (across exhaust manifolds) = 760mm
Max height of engine (sump to idle air valve) = 660mm
Drive shaft position (front pulley to drive flange) =690mm (or from gearbox rear casing = 510mm)

[ezakimak]

I think that is "hilly" on the PH forums.
crafty, what are you up to, i smell a plot?

Happy new year BTW.

[TuxMan]

thanks crafty i,ve been looking for that stuff too !!!.....now to measure a Noble engine bay !!!

[Gulf -LS2]

TuxMan said:

thanks crafty i,ve been looking for that stuff too !!!.....now to measure a Noble engine bay !!!

LS it Simon, the LS3 is available with a factory (GM) dry sump now!! What box would you use..... i suppose the Audi will be easier that way.

[GTRene]

Hi Crafty, you know I guess those German guys use also audi V8?

http://www.technocars.de/gtr-engl.htm





or like this guys, they use a lexus v8 TT

http://www.nobleforums.com/showthread.php?t=4454

Edited by GTRene on Tuesday 29th December 17:51

[crafty]

ezakimak said:

crafty, what are you up to, i smell a plot?

.... only 6 weeks to go and I move to the new house with a 2 car garage, so planning my next build.

I have Fran Hall on one side twisting my arm off to do an SLC.


My other arm is being twisted by the uniqueness and challenge of doing this>>>




The 356 is a tiny 2100mm wheelbase. In the photoshop above, the engine is not exactly side on, and Ive tried to scale the engine as best I can guess.

I think a combination of moving the wheel arches back a bit and also running with a bit of driveshaft angle and it will work.

Packaging for the cooling system will be the challenge, I dont think a front mounted radiator can be done without spoiling the front. It may work with a scoop behind the front valance, with a nearly horizontal radiator with ducting over the top that dumps the hot air out into the front wheel wells....

Roof scoop can bring air down into the engine.


I really love 356 Outlaws....

Porsche Turbo (first pic below) has been done. With the 2100mm wheelbase and a heavy 300+HP hanging off the back this thing must be VERY scarey to drive.

VW Turbo (second pic below) has been done

Mid engined Porsche has been done (third pic below), but was stretched and chopped and the underside is very rough (fourth pic below)


Im thinking full chassis with wishbone suspension all round, big brakes, Air-ride.

Its a HUGE undertaking, but one that would be very rewarding.

[crafty]

The transmission used in the S8 V10 has the driveshafts very close to the front.... but its an auto and I imagine next to impossible to find second hand and no doubt prohibitively expensive.

The other obvious solution is the Audi V6

[UltimaCH]

Did they rivet the alloy panneling on the outside of the chassis tubes?? Anybody know or have done it this way??

[GTRene]

UltimaCH said:

Did they rivet the alloy panneling on the outside of the chassis tubes?? Anybody know or have done it this way??

I have seen that car on a show back in 2005 even had a sit in it, but I don't know anymore...here some more pictures...even a bi-turbo 650hp engine was possible I believe..some old picture's









and @Crafty...your crazy strange idea but lovely, there are some nice 356 out there

http://www.356registry.org/Articles/Emory/cool.htm...

Edited by GTRene on Wednesday 30th December 12:39

[deadscoob]

SLC is very nice, but a 356 like that is a different league imo.

[Gulf -LS2]

deadscoob said:

SLC is very nice, but a 356 like that is a different league imo.

im with you craig......

the xtr2 is coming along ok mate, ive seen your Ultima its looking smart!!

[ricola]

This is probably of interest to you too:
http://www.patrickmotorsports.com/project/23/

[crafty]

^^ Yep - that's already in my bookmarks. I like the way they widened the rear.

[crafty]

...... a few more tasty ones.

[crafty]

Before and after moving the rear wheel arches back in photoshop.... looks good to me!!

[911hillclimber]

You would get away with that i think!

If you want a deeper convera]sation on this subject, logg onto www.ddk.com

Forum: 356: pose your questions and wait not very long for some good responses. They are NOT stuck-up types, and hotrods/outlaws are very popular over there.

[crafty]

^^^ that link is incorrect?? nothing about cars there?

[UltimaCH]

Diamonds are forever....