im just curious as to how much power the 2.8 12v can handle before u start breaking stuff. theres a few things i wanna do but dont really wanna mess with internals

 

Well consider the most power you are going to get out of a 12v is about 250-300 EVER you will be fine. That's CHP not WHP!

 

It can take 16 gallons of gas and many miles of driving at stock hp levels. That's pretty much all anyone knows of its potential since the couple of mods that are able to be done to the car add essentially zero hp. Check the FAQ sticky up top - many have tried, many more have talked, but pretty much no one has ever made power on a 12v. Its architecture is so unfriendly to power modding that it's a waste of money to try.

 

it can be turboed! twin turbos tho need one on each bank because the compression is so not right. then your s4 status

 

So I know my 12v will never be a powerhouse but here's a twist on the question for ya....What's the most mileage you guys have ever seen on an original 2.8 12v. Ive got mine clocking at 207k miles and love it but am worried she doesn't have much longer for the world.

 

I've seen a 12v with 576k. just maintain it.

 

Jesus.....
Looks like I'll keep spending money on her then...

 

I was going to say IIRC there was a 12v with 500k+

 

inspiration
'If it ain't broke don't fix it': Thrifty driver whose car has done half a MILLION miles - with its original engine and gearbox | Mail Online

 

Hit it with so juice. Keep adding a bigger nozzle till you break something, then you know how much power your 12v can't take till it's broke.



Should of bought a 1.8t