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Old 08-25-2018 | 06:46 PM
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So why haven't there been more audi swaps? Seems like a really good platform to do it on and there is a bell housing adapter out there for audio transaxle.
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Probably because they have weak *** drivetrain. They’re FWD cars with AWD as an afterthought. And until the A5 came out - they were all ugly sedans.
Old 08-25-2018 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by stgdz
So why haven't there been more audi swaps? Seems like a really good platform to do it on and there is a bell housing adapter out there for audio transaxle.
Maybe people don't want the stigma of driving an Audi - after all, Audi stands for
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OK, OK, I'm just yanking your chain a little bit... I know that Audi has made some cars with pretty decent performance, & I'm not sure why there haven't been more swaps. Sounds like an opportunity for you to be a trailblazer, perhaps...??
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buy a burned gen 1 TT (as they were prone to do) and get fabbin
Old 08-26-2018 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 8.Lug
Probably because they have weak *** drivetrain. They’re FWD cars with AWD as an afterthought. And until the A5 came out - they were all ugly sedans.
1000hp is weak?

https://www.motorgeek.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=39901
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Originally Posted by stgdz
How many Audis have 1000HP? Street legal? And you think ALL Audi tranny's are good for 1000HP? In your dreams....
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Likely because of the nightmare electrical system. All those fancy German engineered electronic modules barely play nice with each other in a stock Audi or VW, how the hell can they work with a GM PCM thrown in the mix?
Old 08-26-2018 | 04:24 PM
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I look at it this way, if it could be done in a reasonably practical and economical manner, you would see a bunch of them running. That ain 't happnin'....
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Likely because of the nightmare electrical system.
That was my thought. Plus those cars aren't exactly inexpensive even used and parts are pricey as well.
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With the engine hanging so far forward, you are far from ideal to begin with. A5 (and A4 at the time) and newer are better than ever, but they rely pretty much on stability control to get that awesome rear wheel biased 4WD action. Not to mention that glorious rear axle with torque distribution.
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But with FWD delete and engine further back... Just go with a Beemer or Jaguar from start
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The one worth the trouble I've seen on here......

https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-hybrids/1552934-audi-rs6-ls1-retaining-awd-project-judas.html?highlight=Audi+rs6

This ain't the norm thought...an amazing swap. Most would be hacked up for sure.
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I think the real question should be, why the hell has no one changed the title of this thread to "Why no Audi swaps" instead if "audio" swaps...
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Originally Posted by ls1nova71
I think the real question should be, why the hell has no one changed the title of this thread to "Why no Audi swaps" instead if "audio" swaps...
Yeah, I keep thinking it's about sound systems.....
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Originally Posted by stgdz
Look kid, stop posting and go build something.




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