1992 Audi 100 Quattro trans to '68 Ford 302?

[Richard Priest]

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I've been sitting dormant for quite a while watching the various discussions with great interest. I have a last my first question which I hope the 'Tech Squad' can answer.<o></o>
I've been offered an Audi 100 2.8 Quattro transaxle (1992); would this be a good Trans to mate to my engine, '68 Ford 302? The 302 was from a Mustang, I'm not looking for Thrust SSC speeds, but I don't won't a trans/engine combo which will overtaken by Del Boys Reliant Robin.

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Rick
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[Ray]

Rick Noblal Del boy (the flash git). Could not resist that. I am in the same situation in Aus but our choices are more limited reno 21 gearboxes around audi a little harder at the moment to find, know of a bloke running 425hp threw a 016 with no trouble,then theres g50's if you have lots of money, also heard of a bloke building lambo's using SUBARU gearboxes!!! cheers Ray

 

[Cliff Beer]

Hi Rick, try a search on "audi" and you'll find a ton of information on the various audi-based transaxles. I think you might find there's some critique of using the quattro transaxle v. the fwd transaxle because the quattro box is perceived to be less beefy (technical term)...

 

[Bram Boekestein]

How would you use a quattro box then? You can't just not use the driveshaft to the rear.

Look for a FWD audi box(016, 01e, 01x). If you can't locate one I can help, I can get plenty.

Greetz,

Bram

 

[Brett James-McCall]

Rick,
As Bram says you would be better of looking for a 2WD variant, as the conversion of a Quattro box and the issues that potentially arises have been discussed many times before; that is unless you plan on making a 4WD Cobra of something...

There are loads of boxes available over here. I have an Audi 01X that is from a A4 diesel, which provides pretty good ratios. One day I will actually get my car on the road and be able to find out. There are also a few other UK members that have Audi boxes on the forum that will be able to help.

If you need any advice on what I have had to go through PM me.

Brett

 

[Wayne M.]

The quattro boxes require lots of mods making the use in a 2wd car not worth the trouble. I have a 4wd 016 that has the same dimensions as the 2wd version for the bellhousing, side mounts and output shafts. I am using it to get the engine located until I locate a 2wd box.

 

[Scott]

quattro gearboxes are useless other than to trade for a FWD gearbox. The 012 (01A) is a pretty light duty gearbox.