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Title: Mk4 golf 4.2 v8 Quattro
Post by: baker1983 on 13 May 2015, 23:08: Hi all,new to this forum but have spent a lot of time playing/building vdubs mk1 1.8t,lupo 1.8t but I'm now after something new!😁
Anybody ever considered a mk4 4.2 v8 Quattro transplant from an Audi A8?
Can it be done with out altering the look of the golf that much!
I like sleepers
Title: Re: Mk4 golf 4.2 v8 Quattro
Post by: itavaltalainen on 15 May 2015, 08:30: I think you'd be pressed for space - even the VR6, which was developed to fit in because a V6 wouldn't, fills the bay already fairly snug.

Do like the idea though.
Title: Re: Mk4 golf 4.2 v8 Quattro
Post by: Wazzzer on 15 May 2015, 19:40: Pressed for space you say?

(http://www.vwcult.com/wp-content/uploads/volkswagen-lupo-v8-2.jpg)

Bonkers, and it's in a 3L shell :shocked:
Title: Re: Mk4 golf 4.2 v8 Quattro
Post by: baker1983 on 15 May 2015, 20:51: My last project was a lupo 20v turbo, that was easy enough but I struggled for engine bay space! Not a clue how they've done that! Wonder if it actually works?
There should be plenty of room for it in the golf bay as it would be going in longitudinally and I'm going to try and transplant all the drivetrain aswell in one, mount rack up high,make the front and rear subframes etc fit the golf or should I say golf fit the subframes.
Might have to go rear wheel drive only so I can keep the golf front end but time will tell!
Hopefully purchasing the A8 this weekend then moving into new house early July with my new double garage! Can't wait :laugh:
Title: Re: Mk4 golf 4.2 v8 Quattro
Post by: baker1983 on 15 May 2015, 21:07: Anybody got any tricks on aligning the subframes and tools to get the fit perfectly straight?
Title: Re: Mk4 golf 4.2 v8 Quattro
Post by: Wazzzer on 16 May 2015, 12:58: oh it works...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDnYO9GIws4
Title: Re: Mk4 golf 4.2 v8 Quattro
Post by: rockmonkey69 on 16 May 2015, 13:55: Well that's a relief... :huh:

...The Germans, it seems, are quite the eccentric bunch lol of all the cars at their disposal, a Lupo.
Title: Re: Mk4 golf 4.2 v8 Quattro
Post by: baker1983 on 16 May 2015, 14:29: It's madness! I thought my lupo 1.8t was fun!
But that's another level!
Title: Re: Mk4 golf 4.2 v8 Quattro
Post by: baker1983 on 16 May 2015, 22:13: Picking up the A8 tomorrow so halfway there 😁
Title: Re: Mk4 golf 4.2 v8 Quattro
Post by: baker1983 on 17 May 2015, 15:06: A8 now at home! Did a 35mile run in her running sweet!
Title: Re: Mk4 golf 4.2 v8 Quattro
Post by: itavaltalainen on 18 May 2015, 16:26: What's wrong with the A8 that you wanna put its heart into a sad mk4 shell? :whistle:
Title: Re: Mk4 golf 4.2 v8 Quattro
Post by: baker1983 on 18 May 2015, 23:09: A8 looks a bit tired! And I like setting myself a challenge 😜
Title: Re: Mk4 golf 4.2 v8 Quattro
Post by: itavaltalainen on 18 May 2015, 23:31: Freshen up the A8... lots of understatement, especially if you're in the rear view mirror cos everyone's gonna think it's an A3 ;)
Title: Re: Mk4 golf 4.2 v8 Quattro
Post by: baker1983 on 25 May 2015, 17:19: The stripping has started

(http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u410/1983baker/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05/6F600122-2F77-4AB8-96DD-0090A1D9A449_zps5zarhnou.jpg) (http://s1066.photobucket.com/user/1983baker/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05/6F600122-2F77-4AB8-96DD-0090A1D9A449_zps5zarhnou.jpg.html)

And I've bought a gearbox that I think might work 2.8v6 Passat 4 motion

(http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u410/1983baker/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05/6707F945-3FE4-4E67-9334-F0D74135B6FB_zps1tx1539d.jpg) (http://s1066.photobucket.com/user/1983baker/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05/6707F945-3FE4-4E67-9334-F0D74135B6FB_zps1tx1539d.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Mk4 golf 4.2 v8 Quattro
Post by: baker1983 on 26 May 2015, 21:25: Decided on this as my project car! Think it will be better suited with a V8

(http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u410/1983baker/Mobile%20Uploads/89BD6948-108E-4406-95BA-49406B1DD947_zpswxwgruei.jpg) (http://s1066.photobucket.com/user/1983baker/media/Mobile%20Uploads/89BD6948-108E-4406-95BA-49406B1DD947_zpswxwgruei.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Mk4 golf 4.2 v8 Quattro
Post by: Technane on 12 June 2015, 13:29: Interesting ... oh yes
Title: Re: Mk4 golf 4.2 v8 Quattro
Post by: Mr_Orange on 12 June 2015, 15:42: There's a front engined V10 mk4 golf floating about on faceache. Anything is possible with enough effort and $$$$$s ! ;)
Title: Re: Mk4 golf 4.2 v8 Quattro
Post by: barrym381 on 13 June 2015, 13:18: Quote from: Mr_Orange on 12 June 2015, 15:42
There's a front engined V10 mk4 golf floating about on faceache. Anything is possible with enough effort and $$$$$s ! ;)
video of that car :smiley:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qs63Rp4HeE0
Title: Re: Mk4 golf 4.2 v8 Quattro
Post by: baker1983 on 14 June 2015, 15:13: On a back burner now! Sold the Audi as to good to strip just for engine! Got a bora that I'm going to turn into a pick up. whilst I'm doing that I'll be looking for an s6 v8 manual then transplant all of it into the pick up :grin: