Sasquatch Part III Audi 1.8t transplant..., PCV upgrades finally... Options

[Mike Bellis]

I have A.D.D. I admit it. I also can't leave well enough alone. I got really motivated by Andrew Dalen and seeing a 914 with Subie power driving to WCR12 from Idaho. What a beautiful car...
I stumbled on a steal of a deal for a 2001 Passat 1.8t, Audi ATW engine and 5 speed transaxle. Long story short and here you go. New engine cleaned and ready for fab time. The exhaust and turbo have been removed before power washing.

Here is a link to Part I
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act...=0#entry1396734

Part II
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=172455




Here is the challenge. The transaxle. Either I fab an adapter, Fab an axle to take 1 Porsche CV and 1 Audi/VW CV or Replace with Boxster tranny, that will: Bolt right on, Shifter is cheap and available and requires less fab time. I'm leaning to the Boxster due to the 100mm Porsche CV flange. The Audi is 114mm.



This is whats left of the wiring after the car gets gutted. The ECU and gauge cluster have a symbiotic relationship. They work together and have to stay together to run. It looks like it will fit nicely into the stock location. I may have to adjust the column lower and build an trim ring around the cluster.

[okieflyr]

Mike, have you checked your height and clearance with the OBX manifold yet ?

Are you going to use any rubber or material between the cradle and body?
The cradle will hold and transfer alot of vibration to the body. I used stock 911 mounts at my four points of engine/ body mounting and it is very effective with the vibration. My engine lid will get excited for about 2 minutes when cold, but everthing is quiet beyond that.

[Mike Bellis]

Mike, have you checked your height and clearance with the OBX manifold yet ?

Are you going to use any rubber or material between the cradle and body?
The cradle will hold and transfer alot of vibration to the body. I used stock 911 mounts at my four points of engine/ body mounting and it is very effective with the vibration. My engine lid will get excited for about 2 minutes when cold, but everthing is quiet beyond that.

I may have some engine lid clearance problems with the intake. Have to get it in and see. I can lower it down if I need to. Just have to fab new mounts. Lucky for me this is doable without messing with the cradle. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I have broken too many rubber mounts over the years. Including 911 mounts. These are solid just like my V8 was. I'm used to the added noise and vibration. I even have a set of aviation headsets for long drives when the V8 would drone on and on...