| Des M |
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| 02/03/2011 03:12 |
A8 (4.2 ) motor into V8 (D11)
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Hi,
I wanted to inquire if anyone has attempted to swap the 4.2 motor from a D2 A8 (4.2) into a D11 V8 (4.2) chassis. Is it a direct swap and is there a write-up available.
I figure it would be a great way to improve the reliability and performance of the V8 Quattro..
Thanks in Advance....
Des
| Mark Hanman |
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| 02/03/2011 23:16 |
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Re: A8 (4.2 ) motor into V8 (D11)
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If you take a look through the Gallery, there's a set of pics of one with an S8 engine. So it's been done. The guys email address is there, too
| Greesha K |
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| 03/09/2011 23:32 |
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Re: A8 (4.2 ) motor into V8 (D11)
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You will need to relocate one of the side mounts.
You are talking about an ABZ engine?
| Mark Hanman |
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| 03/09/2011 23:59 |
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Relocate?
That's a drag. It seemed there was enough similarity with the ABH.
| Roy F |
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| 04/09/2011 10:40 |
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Re: A8 (4.2 ) motor into V8 (D11)
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What's the engine code? usually they took a AEC into V8 if it has to much oil consumption...
| Mark Hanman |
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| 04/09/2011 11:10 |
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AEC cars are rare in UK. More common over on the continent, I think.
Audi A8 4.2 uses ABZ engine. It appears to have a number of external parts in common with ABH/PT. So dimensions wise, it should be straightforward.
I was considering getting an ABZ to explore this route. But if we are talking about making engine mounts already, then, I don't know.
