s6 audi 4.2 v8 in my Ultima gtr. which gear box can fit in
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hello everyone..
i read many of the topics about fitting a audi v8 in a ultima.which was helpful .. but need to know which gearbox would fit ..
since i am almost finished in building the ultima. which i bought without engine and gear.
but i have desided to try the audi engine which seems cheaper and easier?
anyhow my doubt is concerning the gearbox, most v8 comes standard with automatic 4x4(quattro) transmission.
if possible to fit the quattro gearbox in length, would it be possible to use only the front axle and block the rear axle.
any advice about the gearbox would be very appreciated.
best reg.
bamse...from denmark
i read many of the topics about fitting a audi v8 in a ultima.which was helpful .. but need to know which gearbox would fit ..
since i am almost finished in building the ultima. which i bought without engine and gear.
but i have desided to try the audi engine which seems cheaper and easier?
anyhow my doubt is concerning the gearbox, most v8 comes standard with automatic 4x4(quattro) transmission.
if possible to fit the quattro gearbox in length, would it be possible to use only the front axle and block the rear axle.
any advice about the gearbox would be very appreciated.
best reg.
bamse...from denmark
hey thanks for the illustration
so as i can see rear space is needed to fit the quattro.
which is the big question ... is there another way to shorten the quattro box as on this pic.
http://rejsa.nu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=44152&po...
nevertheless can i ask you what the total meassure lenght on yours with gear.
so as i can see rear space is needed to fit the quattro.
which is the big question ... is there another way to shorten the quattro box as on this pic.
http://rejsa.nu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=44152&po...
nevertheless can i ask you what the total meassure lenght on yours with gear.
well at first i wanted to make it electrical. but to gain the horsepower from electrical motor is rather expensive .. then secondly i am a jaguar lover. and if i had the choice i would use a v12 5,3 since it got momentum as does chevy.. but gearing seems to be problematic without the use of the g50 box from porsche .
but i am just thinking about the audi..
i am open ears. towards all of you more experienced ultima people which why all advice is good..
i hope to hear some alternatives.
but i am just thinking about the audi..
i am open ears. towards all of you more experienced ultima people which why all advice is good..
i hope to hear some alternatives.
cooberpedy said:
If you stick to an AUDI engine, why not considering a V10?
The install may be as complex or easy as the V8 install, but the result
will be quite unique.
Afaik it was done before by a dutch forum member....
V10 rules!
well hell yes v10 would be nice.. The install may be as complex or easy as the V8 install, but the result
will be quite unique.
Afaik it was done before by a dutch forum member....
V10 rules!
but i hope a v8 would do for me..but without a doubt V10 would rock.
cooberpedy said:
BMW v12, nice engine, if you want one, i have a 750i for sale!
If you plan to use a Jaguar engine... i would recommend using the
AJ8 supercharged V8, very compact, not heavy and easily tunable, gives reliable power. I have a XKR as one of my daily drivers.
Actually this engine was on my list too, when i had to decide which one to use for my build. Next on my list was the Porsche 4.5l turbo V8.....
It's up to you......
which did you end up with? .i mean your first choice .. and what made you deside it was good for you.If you plan to use a Jaguar engine... i would recommend using the
AJ8 supercharged V8, very compact, not heavy and easily tunable, gives reliable power. I have a XKR as one of my daily drivers.
Actually this engine was on my list too, when i had to decide which one to use for my build. Next on my list was the Porsche 4.5l turbo V8.....
It's up to you......
Rusti Evo said:
If you were thinking of the Jag then V8XS make some nice adapter plates, RS4 clutches etc. fitting onto the audi box.
hey rustisound like you know much about it... tell more... which gearbox fwd og the quattro?
about the audi v8 with quattrobox.. complications? is it only the engine fit and gear length that is the problem.. would there be any problems running a complete engine as it is out of a audi?
best reg.
Rusti Evo said:
O1X gearbox from FWD tdi. Small, light and implausibly cheap. A new one was sourced recently for £1600!! The advantage of using RS4 clutch etc. is that you won't get any mismatches and heavy clutch/starter motor nasties.
Steve Smith in UK has done a few Audi V8/Audi box Ultimas now and they are all good.
thanks rusti i will look deeply in too this combination.. Steve Smith in UK has done a few Audi V8/Audi box Ultimas now and they are all good.
is this steve person in this forum?
i hope to find a good combination and spend my winter time with.
hi mates
So i am back and got my self an audi v8 engine and ready to begin.
but recently i look at a UK site http://leeds.craigslist.co.uk/
and found so many amazing engines for sale and would also want to buy since it is rather inexpensive prices compared to denmark. but i had no luck getting in contact with the sellers. so my question:
i will
1) are these adverted engines and parts real?
2) did any of you buy from these listed ads.
3) would it be safe to buy an engine from the craigslist?
anyhow in regards of the the audi v8 in the ultima i will add some photos of the development and progres next month.
best regards
alex
So i am back and got my self an audi v8 engine and ready to begin.
but recently i look at a UK site http://leeds.craigslist.co.uk/
and found so many amazing engines for sale and would also want to buy since it is rather inexpensive prices compared to denmark. but i had no luck getting in contact with the sellers. so my question:
i will
1) are these adverted engines and parts real?
2) did any of you buy from these listed ads.
3) would it be safe to buy an engine from the craigslist?
anyhow in regards of the the audi v8 in the ultima i will add some photos of the development and progres next month.
best regards
alex
wau!! that is realy a nice engine room you got..and it does look cool with the throttle body...
i wonder how many bhp the throttle bodies giv extra or is it more for the sound of it :-)
many thanks for the motivation to continue with my work on audi v8 in my ultima.. ihope to be ready before autumn or at least before winter.
best reg.
i wonder how many bhp the throttle bodies giv extra or is it more for the sound of it :-)
many thanks for the motivation to continue with my work on audi v8 in my ultima.. ihope to be ready before autumn or at least before winter.
best reg.
Storer said:
Is this the look you are going for?
Paul
HO HO HO wauu ..that looks awesome paul... WELL yes i would wanner get such rear but i better wait for santa claus. Do you have site for those mirrors since i am NOT!! mounting the standard mirrors they just dont fit visual.( i think).Paul
yes my white beast is a ultima gtr from 2009 it just took me too long to build and i am not even ready yet(((.
i will add some photos in some weeks. i am in paris now .. so if any ultima owners in paris and want to show off his/her car? that would be great to meet up.
best reg.
alex
Hi everyone
sorry for the long absent. during the time i have build and build on my ultima with the audi engine and gearbox all works well: almost i have some small issues regarding my reverse gear on the 01E box and i have issues connecting the tachometer and ultima speedometer too the audi speedo:sender how i do get the ultima speedometer to work on a audi sender? secondly how do i get the tachometer working since i do not know where or what to connect it to. i was told at audi that their cock pit readings is in 5 volt so it will not work with the 12volts ultima clocks. have anyone an idea to solve this or any alternativ.
best reg,
alex
sorry for the long absent. during the time i have build and build on my ultima with the audi engine and gearbox all works well: almost i have some small issues regarding my reverse gear on the 01E box and i have issues connecting the tachometer and ultima speedometer too the audi speedo:sender how i do get the ultima speedometer to work on a audi sender? secondly how do i get the tachometer working since i do not know where or what to connect it to. i was told at audi that their cock pit readings is in 5 volt so it will not work with the 12volts ultima clocks. have anyone an idea to solve this or any alternativ.
best reg,
alex
Edited by bamsetand on Monday 1st December 17:58
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