Fitting a V8 to a B5 isn't all plain sailing though, nor is converting it to manual, as I found out. Converting to manual is easy for me now though!

D11 / D2 32V Gen. 1 single mass flywheel trial fitted to D2 32V:





TDC sensor location on 01E - tranny temporarily bolted to D2 V8 block:







I'd later decided to go with an aftermarket stand alone ECU, as I intend to supercharge the engine. The OEM Bosch Motronic would not be flexible enough, I went with VEMS.

Here is the stock harness removed - modified to plug into VEMS, and the automatic connector was removed in the process, though not neccessary, even if running stock ABZ / AHC on 01E and stock ECU:



B5 RS4 propshaft to mate the 01E to rear differential:





D11 / D2 32V Gen.1 single-mass flywheel, and B5 RS4 clutch:



VEMS / AHC harness, with auto box delete, and VEMS ECU connectors:



VEMS ECU:





Custom billet aluminium gear knob: