Replacing Seat Exeo B7 Transmission Tunnel - Any Advise?

Nollywood

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Hi ladies and gents!

As the title states. What is the procedure for replacing a transmission tunnel? I have my own ideas, but it doesn’t hurt to get different opinions. I am looking to replace the tunnel in a B7 Avant.

Many thanks in advance.
 

MATT RILEY

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Why do you need to? No prop mounts?
Are they not the same body shell as the Audi?
Do you need to replace the full length.
 

Nollywood

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Nothing to do with prop mounts, Matt. More to do with fitting the C5 RS6 engine, with the twin turbos in their original location.

Details are in my build thread.
 

MATT RILEY

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If you remove the plenb chamber and relocate the battery will give you more space but what are you going to do about the steering rack? Wouldn't you be better bringing the engine and box more forward to give more room at the rear for the turbos?
 

Nollywood

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The engine won’t move back far enough to necessitate steering rack relocation.

Moving the motor further forward won’t help handling, more oversteer. It will also not allow the fitment of the radiator fans on the engine side of the radiator.