That is a sick bug........i wish i had that kind of cash lol
Quote, originally posted by briansimons »
remember when you're eating ramen noodles for the 13th time in the same week, sobbing in the corner due to the fact of saving every last dollar so you can afford a 4,000$ set of wheels to have an inch of respect in the mk4 world....
I have an STI version 3 motor on the floor of my garage awaiting the same fait. Just waiting for a tranny that can hold it. I already have the adapter for the porsche 930 trans, it's just a super expensive transmission. I even have the pan and body ready to go... Should be a wicked car. Now I just need more time and money!
They are using a Rhino Pro-drag trans which still runs upward of $2500.
I have a lead on a 930 tranny in North FL for the same price. If only I had $2500 at the moment. The 930 will take the STI power and some with no issues.
I think they used stock tranny mounts and moved the apron out some.
But from the research I have done. It you move the trans 1.5" towards the front of the car, you can put the engine under the stock decklid. Width wise it fits without issue. You do have to cut out the firewall and move it towards the front of the car.
Overall it isnt a terribly difficult looking swap. Just a lot of wiring and piping for the Radiator. And the exhaust looks to be a bit tricky.
This is one of my favorite STI builds and will shine the light on the subject for some people.
