Hi all fellow TDI modders, tuners, geniuses, novices and all in-between.
I've been reading TDIclub for the last 15 years or so, ever since buying my first Audi A6 C4 2,5 TDI - the engine that I've been in love with ever since.
However, as my projects have all been gassers until now, this is my first post on this marvelous forum.
My last C4 TDI suffered a brutal death after a rather unpleasant encounter with a bus last summer, and even though I immediately got another one, I have to admit that 27 years after the introduction of the C4 chassis, it's starting to feel somewhat dated. That's what got me thinking about getting the AEL engine into another chassis. As cars are more expensive here in Norway than pretty much any other place in the world, my budget only allows for a C5 (1998-2004) A6, but I kind of like that chassis anyway...
So the current plan is:
Things I have yet to decide or figure out:
Any and all feedback will be highly appreciated, and I hope I can make this thread entertaining in due time
I've been reading TDIclub for the last 15 years or so, ever since buying my first Audi A6 C4 2,5 TDI - the engine that I've been in love with ever since.
However, as my projects have all been gassers until now, this is my first post on this marvelous forum.
My last C4 TDI suffered a brutal death after a rather unpleasant encounter with a bus last summer, and even though I immediately got another one, I have to admit that 27 years after the introduction of the C4 chassis, it's starting to feel somewhat dated. That's what got me thinking about getting the AEL engine into another chassis. As cars are more expensive here in Norway than pretty much any other place in the world, my budget only allows for a C5 (1998-2004) A6, but I kind of like that chassis anyway...
So the current plan is:
- Remove AEL engine from wrecked C4 - done!
- Remove complete drivetrain from wrecked C4
- Remove complete engine wiring harness from wrecked C4 (in case it should be needed)
- Rebuild AEL engine
- Remanufacture head - valves, guides, seals
- Upgraded turbo - Holset HE221W or Garret GT2260v (unsure about going VNT...)
- DSS Ultime2 nozzles
- Source good & cheap A6 2,5 TDI V6 quattro
- Mount AEL into C5 chassis
- Enjoy another 400.000 km of problem-free motoring
Things I have yet to decide or figure out:
- How to make the V6 ECU run the I5 AEL engine
- Fit the 01E gearbox in the C5, or make the AEL fit the Tiptronic?
Any and all feedback will be highly appreciated, and I hope I can make this thread entertaining in due time
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