Is this a good idea?

"jkm7680" (jkm7680) 05/20/2016 at 19:51 • Filed to: None

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I’m thinking of getting a 2.7t motor loose and completely rebuilding it with Stage 3 parts (Sans turbochargers), as well as replacing pretty much anything and everything that could go wrong due to age before I actually get an B5 S4.

I’m 100% intent on getting a B5 S4. I’ve wanted one for years.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > jkm7680 05/20/2016 at 19:55

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Why would you ever do that to yourself.

jkm7680 > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 05/20/2016 at 19:56

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Because I like S4s.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > jkm7680 05/20/2016 at 19:59

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Yeah they're really good if they're running.

JRapp: now as good as new again > jkm7680 05/20/2016 at 20:30

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With the B5 S4 the key is to be one the ball with preventative maintenance, and get a car with a solid history. The B6 S4 will be more reliable up until the point your timing chain tensioners go.

jkm7680 > JRapp: now as good as new again 05/20/2016 at 20:32

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I’m not new at all to the Audi world. I’ve owned three in the past, I’m on a Volkswagen at the moment though.

JRapp: now as good as new again > jkm7680 05/20/2016 at 20:35

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No I know, but the preventative maintenance tip is even more true for the B5 S4 than most other Non-S trims from what I gather.

jkm7680 > JRapp: now as good as new again 05/20/2016 at 20:37

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My A6 had the exact same engine/drivetrain as the S4 and never had any real issues as far as randomly breaking down goes. Only thing I really got from it is that simple wear items are expensive to repair.

As I said in the post, I’d be replacing pretty much everything that could go wrong and once I get the actual car, I’ll be able to replace things like the fuel pump.

CRider > jkm7680 05/20/2016 at 20:39

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Audi mechanic, soon

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > jkm7680 05/20/2016 at 20:51

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I read that as a Chrysler 2.7. Didn’t see the t. I was sooo confused for a moment.

JRapp: now as good as new again > jkm7680 05/20/2016 at 20:52

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Yea I remember. My A6 had the 4.2L until.... I now dream of an A8, but something tells me it’s a bad idea for now.

The 2.7T though.. used turbos scare me. You never know how much the car’s been hooned. But if you’re gonna rebuild stuff beforehand and get it ready for the car, I would include the turbos if you can afford it.

I also have a cousin in Europe that deals with buying, fixing and selling wrecked cars, and they generally avoid the S-trim Audis as there’s more hidden faults with them.

jkm7680 > JRapp: now as good as new again 05/20/2016 at 20:57

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I’d probably end up replacing them with Frankenturbo F21s after I actually get the S4 itself. I think I can pull together a decent build for ~$10,000. Either that, or go with the budget method and get rebuilt K03s and just get a conservative tune of some sort.

For me, it’s less of a reliability thing, but more of a passion for the car thing. I’ve owned a B5 A4, which I loved, then a C5 A6, which I loved. And now a brand new Jetta, which I kinda hate.

jkm7680 > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 05/20/2016 at 20:58

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Lol, now that’s when they can put me in a mental institution.