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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 01:30 PM
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Default 2.8 - 1.8t swap

has anyone here swapped a 96 2.8 for a 1.8t here? i'm just curious about cost and if there were any problems after the switch.
 
Old Feb 18, 2005 | 02:38 PM
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i think its pointless to swap, waste of time and money personally
 
Old Feb 18, 2005 | 06:14 PM
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if ur actually gonna swap y not put that sweet S4 motor in there . now theres a swap 4 ya
 
Old Feb 18, 2005 | 06:17 PM
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def more expensive than just buying a 1.8t.
 
Old Feb 18, 2005 | 06:19 PM
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deff more worth it if u already have chassie
 
Old Feb 18, 2005 | 06:52 PM
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just sell your car and buy the car with your desired engine
 
Old Feb 18, 2005 | 10:30 PM
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I was going to swap my '95 Audi 90's tranny from auto to manual and add Quattro. I was told me to keep it auto or buy what i wanted. Good advice looking back on it cause that car died in 2 years. I now have what I wanted from the get go.
 
Old Feb 19, 2005 | 12:59 AM
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Doing a swap is extremely easy if you follow the following steps.


1. Sell 2.8

2. Buy 1.8
 
Old Feb 19, 2005 | 10:39 PM
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if ur going to swap why not go with something really nice liek a Chevy Big Block 572? Now thats an engine!
 
Old Feb 20, 2005 | 12:11 PM
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Will it fit?
 



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