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#1 of 3 Swap a 1.8 Turbo with a W8? by rafa66 Apr 07, 2007 (2:30 pm)
Well, My beloved Passat has become the latest victim of the dreded sludge. In any even I thought that if I had to replace the engine I might as well see if I can drop in a W8. Does anyone know if it is possible or if there is any info on if it has been done? Help! Replies to this message: shipo (Apr 07, 2007 3:16 pm) shipo (Apr 09, 2007 12:50 pm)
#2 of 3 Re: Swap a 1.8 Turbo with a W8? [rafa66] by shipo Apr 07, 2007 (3:16 pm)
Replying to: rafa66 (Apr 07, 2007 2:30 pm) I seriously doubt it would even be remotely doable from a cost perspective. My kid brother has one of the very few W8 6-Speed Passat Wagons here in the states, and after giving that thing a good going over, I'm betting that you're talking an easy $10,000-$15,000 job IF you did the work yourself.   Best Regards, Shipo
#3 of 3 Re: Swap a 1.8 Turbo with a W8? [rafa66] by shipo Apr 09, 2007 (12:50 pm)
Replying to: rafa66 (Apr 07, 2007 2:30 pm) I took a closer look at the W8 wagon yesterday and I've gotta say it, "Ain't gonna happen for love nor money."   Per my well informed brother, a crate engine is about $10,000 by itself. Then there is the Audi transmission to consider, automatic or manual it doesn't matter, the cost will be close to $6,000. Then there are the different computers, the different drive train, the different suspension, spindles, brakes wheels, tires, cooling systems, HVAC, plumbing and any differences to the inner fenders and firewall that may exist as well. I'm now thinking that my first estimate was seriously optimistic, and that it is short by an easy $10,000.   Best Regards, Shipo

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