Re: S4 2.6 TT vs 2.8 30V

[Elliott Potter <epotter@abraxis.com>]

The space between the cylinders on the 2.8 V6 is only 5.5mm, so probably
the gaskets are a big problem with the extra pressure of the turbo.
-- 
Elliott

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Jouko Haapanen wrote:
> 
> The new V6 biturbo engines as used in the S4 and A6 are 2.7's, and AFAIK
> the wall thickness is notthe issue as much as possible cyl head/head gasket
> reliability.
> 
> Jouko Haapanen
> Pori, Finland
> 
> ----------
> > From: ScottyCBoy@aol.com
> > To: Quattro@coimbra.ans.net
> > Subject: S4 2.6 TT vs 2.8 30V
> > Date: 17. elokuuta 1998 05:20
> >
> > How come the AS4 uses a twin turbo 2.6 30 Valve and the normally
> aspirated
> > A4's use a 2.8 30 Valve?? Does the increase cylinder pressur in the TT
> pose a
> > problem to the thinner cylinder walls of the 2.8???
> >
> > Scott