AUDI OI6 vs Renault 21

[Ray]

This seems to be my choice at the moment, on face value what are the pros and cons Cheers Ray

 

[jyrki sulka]

- UN1 is older and rare unit
- UN1 can take more torque and punishment
- you can get more uprate parts for UN1
- 016 is easy to find
- 016 is cheaper to buy (usually)
- it`s easier to make driveshafts for 016
- usually 016 is newer (means less `km`s / miles)

 

[Ray]

So far in Aus I have found 3 reno 21 and no 016 thanks for the feedback Ray

 

[Bram Boekestein]

Here in europe you can get loads of 016's. I can help you if you need one, I know a guy with over 50 016's and I have a 016 AAX in my garage.

gr bram

 

[Tobias]

Ray we can make a switch you send me an un1 and i send you a 01e audi arx box or i´l fix you up with a 016... just kidding...

Seriusly I think you should go for the un1 if you plan too drive hard on the 5:th gear you should also buy an inputshaft upgrade...

 

[BruceA]

Ray, as you've found, the Renault boxes are around, there is one on the NZ Trademe site at the moment. I have 8 of all types in my workshop and sold off half a dozen UN1-13s over the years. Just gotta keep your eyes open. The Audi box is harder to come by here in NZ, but again, they are around. Like most boxes of this sort on the verge of power overload, they will need upgrading, the 1-peice shaft and diff for the UN1 and the rear bearing plate and possibly the diff unit for the Audi. But in saying that, a local guy with a GT40 and a 'cough' Chevy 350 in it, he has never had gearbox issues with a standard 369/5, and he hammers the hell out of the car.

I would say for moderate power inputs either box is fine. Just a cruise around the site here to see what people are using and they would all seem rather happy with either box. If there were Audis or Renaults blowing up every time the owners take the cars out, we would soon know about it on here!!!