A4 to M6 swap

[njp98]

I really want to switch my car to a manual T-56. I was searching the forum and found that some people have wanted to do this before. I saw alot of talk about doing it but no definitive answers. Has anyone done this yet and if so how hard / expensive was it?

[OneQuickV6]

Come on down to Texas, and we'll swap your tranny and mine [img]smile.gif[/img] No out of pockets, just swapping parts out! What do ya say?

[njp98]

PA to texas , i wont have anytime until late may. How much power can the T5 hold?

[OneQuickV6]

300-350 ftlbs pretty easy...mine will be a little bit more as it has a new SPEC Stage 3 in it, as well as a few upgraded internal parts. I helps my 100 shot just fine. Seriously, if you wanted to go that route, I'm down like a brown cow. TSP is right here as well, so you could have it dyno tuned while you're here...I have access to a big shop with plenty of room to do the swap.

[RallyRed 98]

nobody's done it yet because (at least in an estimation stage) the cost has exceeded the benefit. even a junked T56 is twice the cost of a junked T5, then there are custom lines, computer controls, bellhousing, mounts, etc. to be fabricated.

your A4 will hold more than a T5, and probably a T56 (with dollar to dollar modification).

[njp98]

The reason I want a manual is because I'm going to move from drag racing to autocrossing and the manual obviously has its advantages for the curves. Can a built T5 take 450-500 HP? If so, how much would that cost and what parts would it entail. I would prolly also send the parts out for cyro-treatment.

OneQuickV6 - I am interested if the T5 can be built to handle my power needs, but I'd have to drive 1500 miles to get there and 1500 back from western PA. How much time would the swap take?

[RallyRed 98]

a built T5 can take that, but it will be a mustang T5/TKO and they're not the same thing. wickedsix got a pretty good rebuild done so you might contact him.

what motor are you putting in that's going to make 450-500 hp? and what auto-xes do you go to that require that much power?

[njp98]

I'm going to be building my engine (pistons, rods, etc.) for around 450HP or so with my current turbo setup 450HP is about the limit of the turbo effiency.

What Autocross requires that, none that I will participate in, I'm still going to be draging, but I want the fun/utility of the manual for everyday and autoX use and even though its slower than a auto at the strip I'd like to be able to run a low 12 without having to sacrifice anything (for weight or drivabiliy). With a built auto the 1-2 shift would be a neckjerker on the street if I had it built for 500HP.

Can the mustang T5 be used with any form of adaptor for our cars or what other manual 5 or 6 speed could be built to handle that power and also fit our cars without being a PITA. Doesn't Project Viper run a T5 with a SPEC5 clutch that can handle 500HP? What did he use? I would even consider cyroing the tranny if I had to.

I'm open to anything that can fill that void, just hoping I don't have to sell a kidney to pay for it.

[Snuffalofogus]

Originally posted by OneQuickV6:
Come on down to Texas, and we'll swap your tranny and mine [img]smile.gif[/img] No out of pockets, just swapping parts out! What do ya say?

If ya havnt found someone to swap with by summer, I'll swap with ya ;)

[Ju5t_B3at_Me2005]

im right behind snuffalofogus. i was already planning on making a trip out there this summer. straight up swap. i would LOVE an M5

[WickEdSix9838]

The T-5 can be built to handle 450-500 hp, but in your application, I dont think you'll have too many problems with it. In drag racing the launch is what is very hard on the drivetrain, especially with sticky tires. In autocross there probably isnt near as much shock. It'll be ok I bet.

[Jtownrook99firebird]

In fbody's... I'd say A4 is def. tha way 2 go lol I'd nevR swap out mine. [img]smile.gif[/img]

[WickEdSix9838]

Originally posted by Jtownrook99firebird:
In fbody's... I'd say A4 is def. tha way 2 go lol I'd nevR swap out mine. [img]smile.gif[/img]

not in an autocross car it wouldnt be the way to go.