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I wouldn't bother. I think those numbers are for marketing purposes.
Posted by: TozoM8 (525) on 2018-03-17 06:32:21 In Reply to: That's the plan posted by alxdgr8 on 2018-03-16 13:07:33	Share \| Report

They can't offer an S8 with same numbers as an S6 and ask for 20k extra. C5 also have a smaller exhaust pipe. They did the same thing with the D3 S8 450hp C6 S6 435hp. Why would they spend more $ to make less power.

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Random dropped valve? on #2, guess it's time for a rebuild/swap :( - alxdgr8 2018-03-11 21:46:55 (762 views)
- Found an S6 engine locally with a supposed 135k on it, getting delivered this weekend - alxdgr8 2018-03-13 19:42:34 (555 views)
  - Why don't you swap the engine? - TozoM8 2018-03-15 20:40:35 (459 views)
    - That's the plan - alxdgr8 2018-03-16 13:07:33 (483 views)
      - I wouldn't bother. I think those numbers are for marketing purposes. - TozoM8 2018-03-17 06:32:21 (448 views)
      - don't forget you'll be swapping oil cooler/filter matrix as well.   -  audinutt  2018-03-16 16:49:50 (409 views)
        
        Yes sirree, that oil cooler job would be "real easy" with the engine out.   -  MichaelK  2018-03-16 18:45:49 (429 views)
        
        I just did it in December in car :(   -  alxdgr8  2018-03-16 20:12:15 (439 views)
        
        I did cam adjuster shoes at the same time, I would have a couple sets onhand.   -  audinutt  2018-03-05 18:53:17 (390 views)
  - Two thumbs up... I approve of this message ^^^^ - audinutt 2018-03-13 16:43:40 (409 views)
- Likely a broken valve spring - audinutt 2018-03-11 21:53:47 (590 views)
  - Hmmm mine broke on #2 as well... - audinutt 2018-03-11 22:02:03 (532 views)
    - Center valve too! I thought I remembered someone having a similar issue. - alxdgr8 2018-03-11 19:45:54 (529 views)
      - Alex - I also had a valve spring break on the '02 S8 at ~85k miles IIRC. Fixed it and all was good - skiracer13 2018-03-12 15:31:53 (513 views)
        
        It's been great up until Saturday! Guess I should spend $900 and do all new springs/retainers - alxdgr8 2018-03-12 17:38:46 (459 views)
      - How many miles? Maybe it'd be good to change the springs and the tensioner pads kinda early.   -  JFrahm  2018-03-12 13:52:18 (445 views)
        
        Both cam chain tensioners already replaced - assume no new noise at startup currently?   -  skiracer13  2018-03-12 15:33:48 (460 views)
        
        No, don't think there's a rattle now, but it's hard to hear with how rought it runs.  -  alxdgr8  2018-03-12 17:35:49 (452 views)
        
        Check block 93 for timing correction   -  audinutt  2018-03-12 17:55:20 (465 views)
        
        Thanks, will do. Meant to do that yesterday but was frustrated after the comp tests and stopped   -  alxdgr8  2018-03-12 18:23:40 (459 views)
        
        I understand the frustration... I remember that day very well... wasn't a happy camper.   -  audinutt  2018-03-13 01:18:03 (447 views)
        
        195k mi   -  alxdgr8  2018-03-12 14:03:42 (450 views)

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