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Major work (Steve B's '93 Quattro 4.2 V8 featured here):

• Remove front seats, console and carpet (photos below)

• Remove transmission controller and associated wiring

• Fabrication of new transmission "subharness" ...unless you have a 5-speed V8 parts donor

• A LARGE hole is cut out of the transmission tunnel

• Fabrication of structural patch to said hole, and welding of patch and shifter pocket over hole... including seam sealer and heat insulation (final steps shown below)

• In 4.2 cars, an additional modification is required for the speedometer to read correctly

• Several modifications must be made to the cruise control wiring

• Removal of instrument cluster to eliminate the shifter display

General list of parts required:

• Clutch/brake pedal assembly from an 89-91 100/200

• Shifter "pocket" cut from said 100/200's transmission tunnel

• Shifter assembly

• 016 transmission with 4.11 final drive...V8, 5KQ, or 100Q

• V8 flywheel

• 200Q or V8 clutch kit depending on which transmission you use

• 2 front CV axles

• 5-speed Quattroä driveshaft

Other variations of this conversion are listed on our Custom Conversion Index.

Cost:

Conversions can cost anywhere from $3000.00 to $7000.00 depending on the type of modification and source of parts.

More photos of the completed conversion:

I finally got to drive Steve B's '93 with GermanAutoConnection's 5-speed conversion.

Cool, cool, cool. A couple observations: the obvious should be stated first just for interest -- the car boogies! If I'm getting to 60 in just under 7 seconds in my '91 3.6 5-speed, this thing's doing it in closer to 6, and is likely capable of mid-high 5's if beat on. This is because the power comes on more quickly too -- mine's a crashing bore until 4k rpm... Steve's starts pulling hard closer to 3k. I'd also "guess" he's hitting 100 when I'm hitting 90-95. Noticeable difference there. The manual box is reportedly ~100 lbs lighter than the auto box too. That alone is a big help.

The shifter snicks through the gears great, perhaps a bit more precise than mine (granted the box has allegedly got 1/4 the miles mine does). The Boge shocks w/ stock springs and 255/17 tires are a nice set up too. I've been kicking around a more stiff/lower setup for my stock suspension, but now I'm not so sure.

What a clean OE-look the conversion is. Overall operation is seamless and looks factory. The PRNDL display is unlit and off to the side (I thought it would be vertical between the speedo and tach), and just looks like unlit idiot lights.

Plus he keeps his cars x-tra clean and tight anyway. Steve runs a high-end audio business so obviously the car's not lacking in that area. And the '93s have some nice amenities like keyless entry and the updated CC system that makes me envious. And considering what the 4.2 V8q shares garage space with, it goes a long way that his passion lies with this one. Nice car Steve!

-Dave C.