b5.5 passat five speed swap

so my transmission took a dump and i'm trying to figure out what parts i need to do the swap i found a car in the junkyard with only nine miles on it ( totaled during the test drive) its a 1.8T. anyone who has any input is greatly appreciated.

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The car you found is good for the axles but depends on the transmission you want to use, the clutch is good too but also depends what transmission and power you are planning for. The shifter mechanism will be fine BUT again depends what transmission you want to use. No you can't use the 1.8T transmission.

You can use the trans from the AWM 1.8t Passat, it will bolt right up BUT it will be geared way too low for optimal diesel use. You'd want to import a diesel-specific B5 manual gearbox from Europe for best results.

Everything else from that car would work, though. Axles, subframe, clutch pedal, shifter, etc.

oilhammer said:

You can use the trans from the AWM 1.8t Passat, it will bolt right up BUT it will be geared way too low for optimal diesel use. You'd want to import a diesel-specific B5 manual gearbox from Europe for best results.

Everything else from that car would work, though. Axles, subframe, clutch pedal, shifter, etc.

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He also needs a transmission mount off a manual 2.8 v6 or has to change subframes I believe. At least that's what vwztips told me. The correct Euro TDI 5sp would be FHN. Contact Frans in the vendor thread for that.

Doesn't have to be an FHN, there are several others that will work just as well. There is plenty of info on this forum, just need to do a little search.

50harleyrider said:

He also needs a transmission mount off a manual 2.8 v6 or has to change subframes I believe. At least that's what vwztips told me. The correct Euro TDI 5sp would be FHN. Contact Frans in the vendor thread for that.

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That is correct on the mount and subframe.

Of course FHN are hard to come by now (ask me how I know ). DUK is the next best thing and work great as well.