[s-cars] how many miles can the AAN bottom end last without bearings/rings?

[djdawson2 at aol.com]

I think you'll find that the bottom end of a well maintained Audi I-5 can last a good 250k... if it is kept to near stock power output.  Also, most of the spun bearing incidents that I've heard of occurred on engines that were recently rebuilt... pointing to a flaw in the rebuild process.
 
The I-5 bottom end is very stout, and can withstand a great deal of abuse.  This is why they are such a great platform for quite powerful builds.
 
Dave
 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: davekase at pdqlocks.com
To: pcschulz at comcast.net
Cc: s-car-list at audifans.com
Sent: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 8:48 AM
Subject: Re: [s-cars] how many miles can the AAN bottom end last without bearings/rings?


Hey Peter,

Spun bearings generally do not ruin a block.  Usually the crank gets 
scored and needs to be turned (different sized bearings are then used).

As for the bottom end, I'm new to the AAN but enjoying the hell out of it.

Dave
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