I have a 1996 audi A4 quattro w/2.8 auto. I have blown headgaskets and will most likely just replace the engine since it has 184000 miles and I do not know the history. I was wondering what were the differances between 98+ 2.8 and the previous? Could I use a new 2.8? What would be necessary to change?I intend to install a turbo considering T3/T4 but Im not sure what the 2.8 or the trans can take for boost or if we should use a differant size turbo? Ive heard no more than 300hp possible without smoking the trans. which 300 is respectable I dont want to make trans swaps a habbit. Our intention though is to produce a kit for the 2.8. Please share your thoughts.

Paul

 

Try posting in the A4 section.

 

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Ask a mod to move this for you having said that...

Swapping in a new 2.8 would work BUT there is a but our 2.8 engines are N/A so arent built for a turbo not to mention that their isnt a whole lot of room in the engine bay to fit a turbo in..are you going to do a remote mount turbo?...you can't put much boost into our cars safley without replacing some internals...i belive its 7psi is the most safley an eaysier thing to do would be to swap the engine if you really want to and super charge it...do a search there is info on this thats just the general gist(spelling??)..(idea if i butchered that word)