Which engine to put into a T25

[joedaniels01]

Ive just bought a T25 as a project but need an engine plus gearbox. I was thinking of putting an audi a3 1.8t into it but im not to sure. Anyone know if this is possible or what would be best?

[ewenmaclean]

Hello,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lf_JiYYDWOE" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

it's possible but that's Bernd Jaeger - bit of a legend with conversions. I'm afraid I don't know how difficult it is - someone else may well know, if not you could perhaps e-mail him.

Ewen

[AdrianC]

I think the 1.8T's fairly popular in the US - have a look on Samba

[Peter-T]

I've been thinking of something like a VW 2.5 V6 Diesel. One of my friends has a Passat with that engine, and says its one of the smoothest engines he's ever driven...

[Titus A Duxass]

Nice greetings post.

If you use the search you will see lots of info. about alternative engines (2e, AGG, TDi, Subaru, et al).

Peter- T - A VW V6 diesel will probably tear the insides of the gearbox to small pieces.

[Peter-T]

Replace the gearbox? Nice 6 speed manual or 5speed auto?

[Titus A Duxass]

Replace the gearbox? Nice 6 speed manual or 5speed auto?

If only it were that easy.

There is some discussion on the brickyard about flipped Front wheel drive boxes.
The alternatives are expensive - Renault UN1 with adaptor plates or Porsche boxes.

[billy739]

anything is possible.

depends on your pocket , ability , tools and dedication

done properly nothing is cheap

and dont forget most non standard(t25) setups require a modified gearbox to get the best from the engine - so make sure its included in your budget

[faggie]

and if you want something built with the right uprated parts so it will last your looking at £3000 plus