My tranny is making a winding noise in 1st and I've read of others who have the same issue. Appears to be a known problem with 2001 B5's.

Is it possible to slap an S4 tranny in without any mods? It would be cool to have a 6th gear

 

yeah i wouldnt do just cause the finial drive is the same as the 5 speed and your shift more and you have more weight now a 2.8 manual is a good trany for the 1.8t

 

I should have mentioned I have a 2001 2.8 manual. I wanted to know if I could drop in an S4 6spd manual? Would it just bolt in or does it require mods?

 

it will bolt on and its pointless

 

Why do you think it's pointless?

The 2.8 manual tranny has a known issue with the 1st gear busting teeth off and making obnoxious noise when in gear. I have this issue.

I'm not aware of the S4 tranny having the same issue. I may be wrong?

If it doesn't have the issue, I would rather replace mine with one that will never have this issue again.

Not to mention, I would love to get a 6th gear, right?

Thoughts...

 

didnt i say already whats wrong with the s4 tranny its pointless to have.

 

No it is not just a bolt in mod. You will need just about all of the S4 drivetrain including the rear diff since it has a 4.11 vs the 3.89 in the A4 1.8t/2.8 01A transmission.

 

exactly as mike says. it not a direct bolt on. 6th gear wouldn't be so fun on the highway i don't think. nor would it be fun doing 30mph in 6th. it is cool to have but you won't use it often i don't think

 

That transmission is really best on the car it came with which has plenty of tq down low. The problem is the 01E 6 speed has a very tall 2nd gear which means you end up really low in the rpms coming out of 1st.

 

It looks like my best best (to resolve the tranny issues I have), is to get a rebuild. I've searched high and low for rebuilds but only come up with dealership remanufactured for $4500 bucks. Not going there.
Is anyone aware of other options? Other than just purchasing a "low miles" used tranny in.