Manual Conversion Thread - RS6 with 01E

[Matt@ravenms]

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Has this conversion been tested and proven good? If so when can you do this install for me?

Is that question directed at me or Steve?

Our car has over 4k miles logged, and 2 track weekends under it's belt. This is still my first one done.

And still in the test stage, We have Alum and Steel flywheels to offer.

[716YETI]

Oh, you too I guess. (Sorry I am new to the RS6 scene, still learning who is who. lol) Good to hear some good results so far.

[SteveKen]

You have the patience of a saint, seriously. Actually you may be insane. lol
Without having to search the world wide web for answers, I have some questions...
This thread is new but didn't I see a thread from last summer where you were selling these kits? So this is not your first install? Or is it? Sorry for the confusion.
Has this conversion been tested and proven good? If so when can you do this install for me?

You are correct. I've had a spare RS6 motor and 01E for a while ans decided to have the adapters designed and manufactured to be as plug ans play as possible. The mechanical side is addressed with the kit. The flywheel is aluminum and has yet to be tested with my clutch combination. I'm faithful to the aluminum based on the fact that I've personally spoken with other 6 speed 4.2 owners that have used the Al flywheel with good success. The crucial ingredient is the clutch and pressure plate.

My goal is to have a daily driveable and streetable car as if it came straight from the factory.

I'm back at it this weekend and hope to have wheels on the ground next week.

The ECU side is up in the air as well. To make the ECU perfect using an outside source would most likely make it unattractive (read too expensive) for the masses. I've got some tricks and experiments I'd like to try to see what the affect is. I hope to scientifically run down a list of scenarios to see how the driveability is affected, CEL's, etc.

Where are you located. I'm able to rebuild the 01E and the mechanical conversion on the RS6 can be done without engine removal.

PM me if you're interested.

More build details to follow after the weekend . . .

[716YETI]

Buffalo so, not far at all really if you are in Pitt! Once I get the engine problems sorted out I will know more of what direction I want to go in with the trans.
Thanks for the info.

[Greg@DMtechnik]

i have ECU solutions for this and Steve when ever your ready let me know i can help

Anything from Mild to Wild

[1sadavant]

Steve,

Any updates? If you need a hand, I would be happy to help!

[SteveKen]

Steve,

Any updates? If you need a hand, I would be happy to help!

Work has me tied up and I've made slow progress thus far.

I might be traveling again so there's no easy time line.

All three pedals are in and a ll the clutch plumbing is run. I've got pictures but haven't uploaded them yet.

The engine was repaired and is now sitting on the garage floor. I completed the passenger side valve cover gaskets and all the seals last night and have to do the driver's side one tonight.

Timing belt and water pump maybe tonight too, or I'll wait until the engine is in place.

Hopefully some progress by the end of the week. I only work on it after all the family activities are done, etc. Basically from 9pm - 1am weeknights when I get the chance

[SteveKen]

I'm back at it and SAI is removed and so are the aux radiators.

It's unbelievable how much stuff there is just to add the two radiators.



Since the engine was out, I removed everything and really only retained #19 & #36 from everything above. I had to drop the steering rack to remove #32, but it wasn't bad at all.

Anyway, #36 is a group of short hoses and custom elbows that looked like I made it. Without buying the non-hot weather package replacements, I decided to plug the tube at the elbow. Another plug was required at #19 where tube #18 goes.

I found these caps, which hopefully should work:


Here they are installed on the two components:

[ben916]

Steve,
Are you keeping any type of tally of the weight gain/loss to the total replacement of the project?
Ounces would be ridiculous unless you are on the tour de France, BUT lbs in round numbers would be ideal

Thanks!

[ttboost]

Or just weigh it afterwords!!! We all know what the pig weighs now!!!

[hahnmgh63]

The cars vary a bit depending on options and mods. My BBS wheels saved about 40lbs over stock and the Drycell battery was worth 39lbs. Plus removal of some other junk, Onstar, Spare tire, compressor, etc....

[JSRS6]

Exactly. That's the reason I got mine without the solar sunroof, or sun shades. Although Im kicking my self now that I have a kid about the sun shades.

[hahnmgh63]

Sunshades might add a slight amount but I can't imagine the solar sunroof being any heavier than the standard sunroof. I have the hot weather package and with a half tank of fuel my car scaled at 4120lbs.

[SteveKen]

For what it's worth, I have my S6 transmission with TC on a 36" by 36" pallet without any fluids and it weighs 385 pounds.

I didn't think it would be near that much.

By myself, I can pick up and carry the 01E with fluids installed.

[JSRS6]

For what it's worth, I have my S6 transmission with TC on a 36" by 36" pallet without any fluids and it weighs 385 pounds.

I didn't think it would be near that much.

By myself, I can pick up and carry the 01E with fluids installed.

Ditto! Not the best feeling on your shoulder though, lol.

[716YETI]

OK you need to hurry up so you can do my car next. My TC is SHOT, I need to do something soon.

[SteveKen]

OK you need to hurry up so you can do my car next. My TC is SHOT, I need to do something soon.

I PM'd you about this.

[Christian-]

Hey Steve,

Any updates?