new 6spd in B6 A4 1.8T Anyone know if this is going to match up with the b5 1.8 motor?
09-10-2003, 08:28 PM
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Re: I was pleasantly pleased at how crisp the RS2 shifter is. I expected it to be far more vague. It
Yup...That was the general consensus of the people I know with 01E 'boxes in their converted Coupes. I'll have to look at it again, but it may be possible to use the B5 S4 short shift kits with them. I know you can use the B5 01A kits on B4 01A's, as the parts replaced are identical, but you can't use the B5 stuff on the B3 01A shifter.
09-10-2003, 08:49 PM
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I looked at using a B5 S4 shifter assembly in my A4 with the RS2 box. I actually have everything
except the shift rod and the selector assembly that runs over the 01E to the backup light housing. There are two different push rod set ups on the B5 S5 push rod. The push down reverse difference.
It looks to me that swaping out the RS2 shift plate and shift rods in favor of the B5 S4 shifter set up wouldn't be all that simple. For instance, the push rod and ball socket assembly I have is from a push down S4. The RS2 transmission case doesn't look like it has the appropriate cast in mounting points for the push rod to mount to it. The non push dowm push rod looks like it might stand a better chance of mounting to the RS2 case but I'd have to get one to check.
I had a SS in my 01A 5 speed and frankly I find the RS2 shifter to be more precise. If the B5 S4 SS are comparable (I know folks whine about how vague the 6 speed is, even with a SS, when compared to the 5)I'd opt to stick with the RS2 assembly.
It looks to me that swaping out the RS2 shift plate and shift rods in favor of the B5 S4 shifter set up wouldn't be all that simple. For instance, the push rod and ball socket assembly I have is from a push down S4. The RS2 transmission case doesn't look like it has the appropriate cast in mounting points for the push rod to mount to it. The non push dowm push rod looks like it might stand a better chance of mounting to the RS2 case but I'd have to get one to check.
I had a SS in my 01A 5 speed and frankly I find the RS2 shifter to be more precise. If the B5 S4 SS are comparable (I know folks whine about how vague the 6 speed is, even with a SS, when compared to the 5)I'd opt to stick with the RS2 assembly.
09-10-2003, 11:46 PM
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What is the RPM at 65 in the 01E 6spd?
Cause with that 4.11 instead of the 3.89... I would love it down near 2200 rpms I have no fear of downshifting if I need too...I like to row 
09-11-2003, 08:23 AM
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A bit optimistic. The NeuS4 has slightly different gearing (taller) than does the RS2
6th on the NeuS4 is a .684 and on the RS2 it is a .730
Figuring my 225x45x17s:
The NeuS4 should be right around 2470 rpm @ 65mph and the RS2 around 2635 rpm @ 65 mph
Figuring my 225x45x17s:
The NeuS4 should be right around 2470 rpm @ 65mph and the RS2 around 2635 rpm @ 65 mph
09-12-2003, 05:32 AM
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I wanted the gearing of the RS2 6 speed. I was attracted to the lower revs at speed. I make a few
runs a year over to Montana and SE BC on fly fishing trips and crusing is far more comfortable.
The RS2 6 speeds are far more capable of taking abuse from the occasional q launch and I liked the idea of a bit of uniqueness
The RS2 6 speeds are far more capable of taking abuse from the occasional q launch and I liked the idea of a bit of uniqueness
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