AUDI 4.2 V8 in a Rabbit
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AUDI 4.2 V8 in a Rabbit
Do you guys think it can be done or not??
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Re: AUDI 4.2 V8 in a Rabbit
If you have enough money, anything's possible, but the question you should be asking is WHY? The Audi 4.2 V8 is a very heavy engine (compared to the 4 cyl it replaces) and will need substantial modifications to the suspension of a Mk 1. The car will also be crap around corners.
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20vtlegend wrote:Do you guys think it can be done or not??
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Re: AUDI 4.2 V8 in a Rabbit
cos i recently got my hands on the 2007 v8 motor..
and i already have a turbo mk1,
http://vwclub.co.za/phpbb3/viewtopic.ph ... 20vtlegend
i also have another 2 door body.. So was just wondering..
and i already have a turbo mk1,
http://vwclub.co.za/phpbb3/viewtopic.ph ... 20vtlegend
i also have another 2 door body.. So was just wondering..
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Re: AUDI 4.2 V8 in a Rabbit
DOIT20vtlegend wrote:cos i recently got my hands on the 2007 v8 motor..
and i already have a turbo mk1,
http://vwclub.co.za/phpbb3/viewtopic.ph ... 20vtlegend
i also have another 2 door body.. So was just wondering..
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Re: AUDI 4.2 V8 in a Rabbit
Rear mid mount ala Clio V6
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Re: AUDI 4.2 V8 in a Rabbit
Ya, I would do that if I had the cash! Mid-engine will be really nice can you shoehorn the motor in there yourself cos you are gonna need alot of fabricating done etc do you want it to be rear-wheel drive?nhunter wrote:Rear mid mount ala Clio V6
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You'll need three things; money, time and skill, with money being the most important, because it can buy any of the other two if they are short in supply. Good luck if you decide to do it!
I know it's a bug, but here's some inspiration:
http://bb.bbboy.net/vwengineconversions ... &thread=31
I know it's a bug, but here's some inspiration:
http://bb.bbboy.net/vwengineconversions ... &thread=31
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Re: AUDI 4.2 V8 in a Rabbit
IIRC, there was a thread on VW Vortex a long time ago on this, but built into a Mk2 shell.
Tried searching for it, but no luck.
Dude had the motor, 'box, suspension, the works built into the shell, motor in front, rear wheel drive.
Tried searching for it, but no luck.
Dude had the motor, 'box, suspension, the works built into the shell, motor in front, rear wheel drive.
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