Audi 4.2 V8 in a 924.
Discussion
Big Tomm said:
Very interesting build thread that I am watching with interest. I am interested in seeing what engines fit in these 924/944 chassis as potential future replacements. I love the look of the 2.7 V6 however I’ve never worked with one and I have no idea if it would fit size wise. I also quite like the Volvo T5 motors but again, have no idea if they’d be compatible.
I have a parts car in the garage. I’m very tempted to remove the engine and give one of these conversions a go.
Thanks man, It has been a lot of fun. I do plan to do a 2.7t swap new after this one is complete and running proper. the heads are the same distance apart as the 4.2L but the engine is shorter by about 3 to 4 inches. They are very good engines and can put huge power down. but in a 924/944 chassis, 400hp is about make you want really, they do not weigh much. hmm Volvo engine could work, I have seen Toyota engines in these before too.I have a parts car in the garage. I’m very tempted to remove the engine and give one of these conversions a go.
InitialDave said:
I'd say something to be careful about with another inline engine is whether it needs to be fitted upright, with how the original engines are canted over and a lower bonnet line corresponds to that.
Escy has a thread on putting the 2.7T V6 into Boxsters ( https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...), I'm sure he can tell you a hell of a lot about the size of them and relative clearance of exhausts each side etc.
Sweet this is very good information later for a 924/944 swap, wiring wise 100%. it is true to keep the engines as the stock angle and much as possible. just with oil galleys how they flow. Escy has a thread on putting the 2.7T V6 into Boxsters ( https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...), I'm sure he can tell you a hell of a lot about the size of them and relative clearance of exhausts each side etc.
Hey all. I will be starting my Dashboard modifications and repairs to fit my A8 cluster and to make room for my wiring that will need to go through. I will post pictures of the dash as I make progress. should be able to start it this coming Friday or Saturday. depending on work schedule. Thankfully I have 2 spare dashboards here I pulled out of 2 old cars going to the scrap due to some awful crash damage. I plan to do the top of the Dash in Black, and the lower half in out family tartan as shown in my thread a bit earlier on my Door cards and arm rest/cassette holder
Golten951 said:
RC1807 said:
That makes me sad
Sorry, OP
I hope the metal work you need to do is better than your upholstery
First time ever doing this kind of stuff really. Dash is no where near done of course. It is a good learning experience for me.Sorry, OP
I hope the metal work you need to do is better than your upholstery
Good luck with it and thanks for keeping the updates coming
For LHD cars, you should be able to get "overmats" to cover the top of the dash that are pretty form-fitting and look not bad. As you've found, DIYing vinyl around compound curves is a bloody nightmare!
My dash is at least as bad as yours, I was thinking of flocking it when I get round to fixing it.
My dash is at least as bad as yours, I was thinking of flocking it when I get round to fixing it.
Tin Hat said:
Brilliant, keep it up ( I’m not sure that upholsterers use that kind of hammer though )
Good luck with it and thanks for keeping the updates coming
Lol thanks man. I was actually using the hammer to help with stretch the material while heating up up to around 250 Degrees F. easier to press it with a hammer at that temp. I will continue updating as much as I can. also the wiring stuff I have been working on.Good luck with it and thanks for keeping the updates coming
InitialDave said:
For LHD cars, you should be able to get "overmats" to cover the top of the dash that are pretty form-fitting and look not bad. As you've found, DIYing vinyl around compound curves is a bloody nightmare!
My dash is at least as bad as yours, I was thinking of flocking it when I get round to fixing it.
My 924 did come with a cover, but it is long since shed its skin lol. Hand stretching the Vinyl has been a pain for the far left side since it has the half moon section there, just having to do it little at a time and heat.My dash is at least as bad as yours, I was thinking of flocking it when I get round to fixing it.
Flocking works really well from what I have read. also you can purchased Padded dash filler compound as well. it mixes like Bondo or Boog filler for body panels.
I am having fun and because I do not care about OEM look lol. Learning this material has been really cool too. Also this blue material is very good quality compared to the black stuff I was using. I will be ordering in more blue material and redoing the plaid. try to get the lines as straight as possible.
Caddyshack said:
Enjoying it and learning is what we do it all for eh?
You do not have to be great at it to start with but you do need to start somewhere in order to become great.
Agreed 100%, if you do not enjoy it. then you can not learn it. was taught that at a young age by my Dad. we worked construction for many years.You do not have to be great at it to start with but you do need to start somewhere in order to become great.
A lot of people will think I am crazy. but that is perfectly fine haha!
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