Trade your 928 for my A4?
09-28-2004, 08:31 AM
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Ah, yes. The fine art of German auto manufacturer's one-upmanship. The RS6 takes the E39 M5, then the E60 M5 takes the RS6, repeat as required. The same thing happens in the M3/S4 universe. I guess we will have to wait for Audi's response. So far, all they will say is the new RS6 will have the same TT V8 as the old one, with a bit more power. My hope for the (planned) 2007 model is a TT W12 version...I'd be guessing, but 600hp would be reasonable.
Oddly enough, this is the same setup I always thought would have found it's way into the 928, had it continued life into the modern day. It seemed logical that Porsche would have eventually developed a 12 cylinder engine for it's flagship GT cruiser...V or W configuration would not matter alot to me anyway. I guess this is what the Bentley Continental GT is effectively for VAG. Obviously, at this point in time the V10 Carrera GT engine would be the unit of choice, but a Porsche-tuned W12 would be interesting none the less. TT W12 Cayenne anyone?
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SteveCo in St. John's
Oddly enough, this is the same setup I always thought would have found it's way into the 928, had it continued life into the modern day. It seemed logical that Porsche would have eventually developed a 12 cylinder engine for it's flagship GT cruiser...V or W configuration would not matter alot to me anyway. I guess this is what the Bentley Continental GT is effectively for VAG. Obviously, at this point in time the V10 Carrera GT engine would be the unit of choice, but a Porsche-tuned W12 would be interesting none the less. TT W12 Cayenne anyone?
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SteveCo in St. John's
09-28-2004, 08:53 AM
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It's a beautiful thing, as we all win. That is, the ones of us that can afford 60k + cars. I'm partial to the Carrera GT V10, have you ever heard the way that thing howl? Ron and I weren't able to work out a deal, so it's back to shopping I go.
09-30-2004, 07:03 AM
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how about i put a nice stick in it for you. Any kind of wood you want! mahogany, pine, or maybe maple! i can leave the leaves on or i can sand it down and make it all shiny and smooth. then when you are not driving you can use it as a walking stick!
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10-03-2004, 02:21 PM
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Onewhippedlittlepuppy,
I am vaguely, remotely, nearly, possibly, interested.
So the general question here would be: what is the general rule of thumb for longevity of turbocharged engines? I know that miles driven is not a perfect measure, but that is just about all we have to work with here. Just how long are turbocharged engines supposed to last?
A decade ago when I was scoping out my first 928 I had considered other cars, including some turbos, but one selling point for a used 928 was that the V8 could go " a couple hundred thousand miles, easy", but the smaller boosted cars couldn't without numerous rebuilds.
Anyone have the current story? Technology has probably improved leaps and bounds over the last 10 - 15 years. I just don't know about the wisdom of parting with a 928 with 64,000 miles to get into a turbo with over 100,000 miles.
I am vaguely, remotely, nearly, possibly, interested.
So the general question here would be: what is the general rule of thumb for longevity of turbocharged engines? I know that miles driven is not a perfect measure, but that is just about all we have to work with here. Just how long are turbocharged engines supposed to last?
A decade ago when I was scoping out my first 928 I had considered other cars, including some turbos, but one selling point for a used 928 was that the V8 could go " a couple hundred thousand miles, easy", but the smaller boosted cars couldn't without numerous rebuilds.
Anyone have the current story? Technology has probably improved leaps and bounds over the last 10 - 15 years. I just don't know about the wisdom of parting with a 928 with 64,000 miles to get into a turbo with over 100,000 miles.
10-03-2004, 04:11 PM
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For what its worth, my A4 1.8t has over 120k, and runs awesome. I've even overboosted at 118k, and it didn't care... I presume the engine saw around 15-18psi for a little bit before the computer found out about my MBC and started cutting boost under load. However, people are running 22psi on a stock engine with NO problems, yes NO problems. The 20v 4cyl is a tough engine. There are guys that have about 200k on them, and are still running fine. Keep in mind, its a german car, not a japanese turbo'd engine, it'll last. At 120k, my engine had a perfect leakdown and compression. It blew a turbo, but I picked up a used one for $150 and did the swap myself, and you can get 298hp and 328ft/lbs TO ALL WHEELS with the atp stage 3 turbo kit for $2400 (w/o chip), so there is lots of potential out of these motors. But if you just want longevity, don't go there. Just get a chip for $400 if you want more fun, its a VERY fun car, ask my friends last night 
