The 01E's from mid-year 2001 and older on the B5's and 2000 and older on A6 had the 1-2 shift collar issues. I dont know the VIN split but it's out there easily on quattrolworld B5/S4 forum. 2001 and newer A6's, no problems. Can spot the old style and new style 01E's by looking at the shift linkage... good images and explanation at JHM>>> http://jhmotorsports.com/products/pi...comparison.jpg
Notes here on trans codes with the problems listed here >>> http://jhmotorsports.com/products/pi...comparison.jpg
The 1-2 shift collar is a problem if the trans has been driven hard and quick shifted or hard shifted a lot from 1st to 2nd. There are plenty old style 01E's out there running fine with original 1-2 shift collar. Just run through your due diligence on the trans before you purchase.
03 RS6 :: 01 allroad
I'm happy to announce that the ECU issues have been resolved by Addict Motorsport Design, LLC in the Seattle area.
They will be offering an ECU tune for the 6 speed RS6 that has all the issues with ABS, cruise control, traction control, idle & overall drive-ability resolved. Yes, the clutch switch is wired directly into the ECU.
My old car, now owned by Jason (Avus-RS6), was/is used for the ECU development and I've been informed that the transformation with the proper tune is very remarkable. Hopefully he will eventually add some input on this to any with an interest.
The tune is essentially a Stage 1 offering based off of stock components. AMD may also be able to customize any tuning based off of other modifications.
I have two steel flywheel kits that are available and ready for immediate shipment.
2012 Q7 TDI S-Line - 2010 GTI - 2007 A3 3.2 S-Line - 2003 RS6
2001 Honda S2000 - 1977 Honda CBR 750-F2 - 1965 GMC 1500 WideSide
Pricing for the ECU is $750 and it cannot be done remotely, so you're lucky. That's very good pricing considering you're going to end up at stage 1 power levels.
I'm sure he'd be happy to do a complete conversion for you too.
Otherwise, the ECU must be sent to AMD for flashing, etc.
2012 Q7 TDI S-Line - 2010 GTI - 2007 A3 3.2 S-Line - 2003 RS6
2001 Honda S2000 - 1977 Honda CBR 750-F2 - 1965 GMC 1500 WideSide
Sounds like a pretty good deal! Now I need to start sourcing my manual swap parts!
save one for me!!
2003 Rs6 Mugello/Ebony Eurocharged/APR R1 DV's/RNS-E/KW-v3/Hotchkis/Full Milltek Cat-less/Apikol IC's/D.O. water-meth/ 6 speed SOLD!! Next???
I wish I had the money to justify such a purchase right now. I am with Ben and will start saving...
2003 Daytona/Silver RS6
SOLD - 03 RS6 Avus (905355)
Current - 03 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 double cab - the YETI, lifted, winched, snorkeled, lockered, skidded, geared
2003 Daytona/Silver RS6
Here's my back of the envelope list. I recently bought all the pieces to convert my S6 so it's pretty fresh in my mind.
My kit is $2100 plus shipping and includes the adapter, Tilton starter w/ custom nose, steel flywheel, hardware and instructions.
The tune through AMD is $750 (which requires you send them your ECU for the flash)
Clutch & Pressure Plate $700 - $1500
junkyard obtained items: ( or $2500 through www.audis4parts.com)
01E Transmission w/ brackets from B5 S4 or C5 A6 2.7T $200 - $4000 C5 A6 2.7T
C5 A6 2.7T Front axles $150/ pr
C5 A6 2.7T Driveshaft $200
B5 S4 or C5 A6 2.7T Pedal Assembly w/ switches and clutch master cyl $75
B5 S4 or C5 A6 2.7T Shifter & linkages $75
The rear diff does not need to be changed.
The RS6 trans mounts must also be used as they are about 10mm taller than the 2.7T ones.
Custom wiring involves making a reverse switch circuit, wiring in the neutral safety switch to the starter interlock relay and wiring the clutch vent valve switch to the ECU.
The current software requires swapping the dry side of the ABS controller to a C5 S6 or W8 Passat unit. I've seen them for anywhere from $100 to $250. Further refinements of the code might eliminate the need for this though.
Last edited by SteveKen; January 24th, 2013 at 04:06.
2012 Q7 TDI S-Line - 2010 GTI - 2007 A3 3.2 S-Line - 2003 RS6
2001 Honda S2000 - 1977 Honda CBR 750-F2 - 1965 GMC 1500 WideSide
ok, just wanted to sum things up:
adaptor kit - $2100
clutch - $1500 (don't want to skimp here)
axles, driveshaft, clutch pedal assy and shifter, 01E transmission: $2500
Torsen center diff - $550 (optional but sounds like it would be a very nice addition!)
ECU tune for functional ABS, etc - $750
30 hours labor@$100/hour - $3000
about $10,400 for complete swap...say $10K~11K.
$7000 minus the Torsen diff and self-installed.
Not a small chunk of change but in the realm of modifying cars, pretty cheap actually.
Das Silberkugel - Eurocharged Stage 2/MTM/Level 10/Hotchkis/Koni/H&R
2015 Ducati 1299S Panigale
2014 Ducati Multistrada Granturismo
Great news! Man, if I had the funds ready..
03 RS6 | Daytona Gray on black | KW V3 | Rotiform 19x10 Wheels | REVO ECU | MTM TCU | 170k miles and counting..
"Some people play hard to get... I play hard to want."
Someone please install a Stasis center diff or similar (JHM) and let's see some burnouts! ha ha... http://www.034motorsport.com/chassis...e-p-17561.html
03 RS6 :: 01 allroad
I have a 4:1 center dif, per Steve. When I get the car back from AMD, I'll do up some acceleration and dash videos.
The car has to be buttoned up as the intercoolers are being rebuilt due to bad leaking (new cores are being welded between the stock end tanks). The IC rebuild is more affordable than any aftermarket option and will have more flow than stock as the cores are thicker. We're doing the same number of charge rows as stock, 14, but apparently there can be as many as 17 charge rows for yet more flow but I didn't want to wait 2 months for the custom cores to be built, not to mention the extra cost. Also, I never plan on running meth so I'd prefer better cooling to maximum flow. Lastly, we are keeping the boost down on my car for now as one turbo seems to be nearing the end of its life as evidenced by a fair amount of oil in one of the IC's and some noise, as well as a slipping clutch at about 500awtq. CM stage 3 is not advisable for these cars. I'll be getting AMD's clutch when I'm ready, which seems to be more than adequate for the power that these cars will produce.
I drove it for a weekend with the functioning ABS/ESP tune at stock power levels, soooo much smoother and nicer than the GIAC tune that just didn't seem to act right with the manual transmission. Props to AMD for taking on the challenge and figuring this out, apparently it was no small feat.
Jason