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Re: a8 engine clarification
> "the all-alloy v8 is largely carried over from the previous v8 (sedan),
> but develops 20bhp more thanks to a modified intake manifold, larger
> diameter intake valves and a higher compression ratio of 10.8 to 1."
>
> "to quieten this brawny lump, the engineers have beefed up the v8's
> crankcase, fitted a stiffer crankshaft in new bearings, and even
> developed better insulated mounting points for the alternator."
What's the outlook of turbo-charging the V8 -- particularly the setup in
the A8? Is there enough space/clearance? Will the engine react well with
forced feeding? I know someone here said some dude has super-charged the
A8 somewhere in Europe sometime ago, but I would like to know the
prospect of turboing possibility of A8...