1.8T Engine into B2/B3/B4 Frame

[ChrisAudi80]

Does anybody know if the AEB head bolts onto the ABK block?

[Issam Abed]

Does anybody know if the AEB head bolts onto the ABK block?

yes but you need to modify the oil return channels as shown in the beginning of the thread.

[ChrisAudi80]

yes but you need to modify the oil return channels as shown in the beginning of the thread.

Thanks for replying Issam. What about water and oil lines for the turbo. Need to tap those too?
I am guessing if I do this, I will need some kind of SEM?

btw, I sent you a fb message. Did you see it?
I know you are super busy.

[Issam Abed]

Thanks for replying Issam. What about water and oil lines for the turbo. Need to tap those too?
I am guessing if I do this, I will need some kind of SEM?

btw, I sent you a fb message. Did you see it?
I know you are super busy.

You sent a message to me directly?
Send over an email : sales@inaengineering.com

[ChrisAudi80]

You sent a message to me directly?
Send over an email : sales@inaengineering.com

No, I PMed you on MG.
What I said was:

"I have been considering swapping in an AEB into my FWD B4 2.0E ABK automatic.
The way I see it, I can go 2 ways.

1. Buy an A4 B5 FWD half cut (manual or auto). This costs about 90,000baht (USD3000. Yeah, really) here in Thailand. Swap in the motor, trans and all required gear.

2. Is it possible to bolt the head and all associated parts onto my ABK short block? [you have answer that] I know the ABK has a 10.4:1 compression ratio, but with a thicker HG, maybe lower that.
Or is this too much work?

I would like to do this as cheap as possible.
Can the automatic handle the Unitronic chip? I am considering just chipping it. 200hp crank is more than enough on the front wheels.
I would source an FMIC locally.
If you have any tips, I would appreciate it."

I kind of want to avoid going SEM, since I know FA about tuning.

[Issam Abed]

No, I PMed you on MG.
What I said was:

"I have been considering swapping in an AEB into my FWD B4 2.0E ABK automatic.
The way I see it, I can go 2 ways.

1. Buy an A4 B5 FWD half cut (manual or auto). This costs about 90,000baht (USD3000. Yeah, really) here in Thailand. Swap in the motor, trans and all required gear.

2. Is it possible to bolt the head and all associated parts onto my ABK short block? [you have answer that] I know the ABK has a 10.4:1 compression ratio, but with a thicker HG, maybe lower that.
Or is this too much work?

I would like to do this as cheap as possible.
Can the automatic handle the Unitronic chip? I am considering just chipping it. 200hp crank is more than enough on the front wheels.
I would source an FMIC locally.
If you have any tips, I would appreciate it."

I kind of want to avoid going SEM, since I know FA about tuning.

Ah,
I do not go on MG as often as id like. I have limited myself to 3 forums around the globe...can only alot a certain time frame a day and Vortex consumes most of that time

I would go the first route. Find a B5 and do the full swap using your ABK brackets. Much easier in the long run and if you want you could always build the ABK motor on the side.

I highly doubt Unitronic would supply a chip for this project given how custom it is. Being in Thailand standalone maybe your only option.

[ChrisAudi80]

Ah,
I do not go on MG as often as id like. I have limited myself to 3 forums around the globe...can only alot a certain time frame a day and Vortex consumes most of that time

I would go the first route. Find a B5 and do the full swap using your ABK brackets. Much easier in the long run and if you want you could always build the ABK motor on the side.

I highly doubt Unitronic would supply a chip for this project given how custom it is. Being in Thailand standalone maybe your only option.

OK, thanks for the advice.