[s-cars] The Audi as a Fiat

[Taka Mizutani]

I don't think a Passat W8 is really a car you modify- that 280hp shouldn't
be too shabby, though.

Which is going to be worse, then- an Audi S4 2.7T (B5) or a Passat W8 in
terms of upkeep?
In terms of tuning potential, the 2.7T is much better, although you pretty
much have to ditch those
turbos for something bigger.

Taka


On 7/21/06, Theodore Chen <tedebearp at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> i remember seeing a cutaway W8 on display at the SF auto show.
> the rods were so skinny that i was amazed this engine could handle those
> kinds of revs.  i suspect the engine is pretty much maxed out in
> production form - after seeing those rods, i wouldn't try any significant
> engine mods.
>
> -t.
>