B6 in an NA8. Can it be done?

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B6 in an NA8. Can it be done?

Postby d-mag » Tue Aug 19, 2008 9:07 pm

I tried looking, but couldn't find (using the search function) anyone else that would ask such an odd question.

Don't ask my why, but, how hard is it to transplant a B6 into an NA8?

Appreciate any help. :)
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B6 in an NA8. Can it be done?

Postby StanTheMan » Tue Aug 19, 2008 9:12 pm

Probably not that hard. but not legal if the B6 engine is older than the NA8
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B6 in an NA8. Can it be done?

Postby d-mag » Tue Aug 19, 2008 9:20 pm

Actually, I remember you telling me that now (but I had forgotten :oops: ). I dare say that it will be older. is there any way around that?
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B6 in an NA8. Can it be done?

Postby Okibi » Tue Aug 19, 2008 9:30 pm

I'm sure there's a way to do it legally, it's the same chassis and the B6 usually has less power.
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Postby bensale » Tue Aug 19, 2008 9:59 pm

You could use a nb6 engine, except they are a bit more expensive...
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B6 in an NA8. Can it be done?

Postby StanTheMan » Tue Aug 19, 2008 10:01 pm

well we have a wealth of knowledge here on this forum.

how do they know with the engine No what year it is?

but getting around that rule.....I have absolutely no clue.
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Postby adamjp » Tue Aug 19, 2008 11:19 pm

If the engine can pass the relevant emissions test then you could register it.

The idea of a later model engine is that you can be sure it has as good, or better emissions tests.
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B6 in an NA8. Can it be done?

Postby d-mag » Wed Aug 20, 2008 9:52 am

Thanks for the info lads, I think I'll stick to an NA6 chassis. It saves the hassle.

Thanks again.

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Postby irwin83r » Thu Aug 21, 2008 1:14 am

why a 1.6 if you dont mind me asking?

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Postby Boags » Thu Aug 21, 2008 9:24 am

irwin83r wrote:why a 1.6 if you dont mind me asking?


He already has the engine; he doesn't have a car to put it in yet.
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Postby Uncle Arthur » Thu Aug 21, 2008 11:39 am

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irwin83r wrote:why a 1.6 if you dont mind me asking?


He already has the engine; he doesn't have a car to put it in yet.


I that like the chicken and the egg, or the cart before the horse?

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B6 in an NA8. Can it be done?

Postby d-mag » Thu Aug 21, 2008 12:04 pm

Engine was too good to pass up....

...so were the seats, tyres, braces and number plate frames. But, I reckon I've shown restraint by not buying the Sportmax's and the KG dash. :P
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