V6 or V8 Engine Swap Into T4 Caravelle

[fiox1]

Hi All,

I am thinking of doing an engine transplant into a T4 Caravelle.

Other than the V8 T4 (I believe it is an Audi A6 4.2L V8 Quattro conversion), has anyone done something similar?

Any info would be appreciated.

Regards,

[Seano]

There's been a few Porsche engine swaps too. Mind you...most of them put the engine out the back.

There's scope for a few different V6 engines up front but it'll be cramped unless they are fairly shallow Vs...same goes for the V8s.

With my dual cab chassis I'm thinking either a mid mounted Porsche engine or a full electric conversion.

[Sunny43.5]

If they are still in business the guys at Camden GTI did a radical transplant a few years back in a T4 but not sure what they used . They used to post on here but havent seen them in the last few years .

[Gold Coaster]

You might find something of interest here In line 4.2 V8 Audi engine in T4!! - VW T4 Forum - VW T5 Forum

[Markee]

There’s the RST5 V8 twin turbo AWD already been done by Not Just Campers in the UK and there’s another madman in the UK putting a Audi V10 in a T5 dokka!

[Lucas_R]

If you follow this page you might find some inspiration: Euro Car Upgrades - Home | Facebook

They are apparently putting a 4.2TDI V8 into an Amarok.

[Bug_racer]

If they are still in business the guys at Camden GTI did a radical transplant a few years back in a T4 but not sure what they used . They used to post on here but havent seen them in the last few years .

Camden gti closed shop

[Kiels3927]

Why pussyfoot about?

[LogicprObe]

Doesn't California have the strictest emission laws in the world?

[Tonz Magonz]

I have a similar interest for the T4/5 transporter range but looking at diesel options in lieu of 2.5 TDi
Audi have a 3.0 litre V6 but being 90 degree V , it could struggle for space.
Can anyone confirm ..?

[Sunny43.5]

You could check a Golf with the VR6 engine as it was also fited to the late T4,s
2.8 VR6 AES VR6 DOHC 12v 2,792 cc (170.4 cu in 140 PS (103 kW; 138 bhp) at 4,500 240 N⋅m (177 lbf⋅ft) at 3,000 1996–2000
2.8 VR6 AMV, AXK VR6 DOHC 24v 2,792 cc (170.4 cu in)204 PS (150 kW; 201 bhp) at 6,200 245 N⋅m (181 lbf⋅ft) at 2,500 2000–2003


Apparently it was a bit thirsty which is why VW dropped the V6 for later models .

[Markee]

There’s the RST5 V8 twin turbo AWD already been done by Not Just Campers in the UK and there’s another madman in the UK putting a Audi V10 in a T5 dokka!

Here’s the FB Page for the Audi S6 V10 into a T5/Dokka

Jo,s Fab Lab - Home | Facebook