Rebuilding a 2.8

[le91688]

So i've been thinkin about the future of my car... Its a 2.8 nearing 140k.
Runs strong, i love the car. But, I'm leaving for basic training jan 6th so i need to make some decisions regarding the future of my audi.

Ideally, i'd like to keep it, and fix it up a bit(intake, exhaust, chip, suspension), maybe supercharge for a nice DD, but before i would do any of that, i'd need to make sure it isnt going to die on me in 50k miles.

So, is it possible to rebuild a 2.8? would it be easier to swap a 1.8t motor into it? Or should i just trade it in towards an e36 M3?

Honestly, i love the car, i think its a quality machine, and i'd rather keep as my DD AND buy an M :), but im just worried about when it gets around 200k and dies, and what i will do.

So let me know what you guys think.

[skiaudi]

it's time to sell. the old 2.8 is not a robust engine for mods and yes, yours will go eventually; you're better off saving up for that m3. a rebuild is not worth your trouble.

just my $.02

[JaVa]

you have a 30v right? i dont see why it would just die if its still going strong.

[Maverick]

don't rebuild it.
talk with Eurospec(Overland as the dealer) to build you a short block. then put on a G2 SC, other supporting mods. you will have a kick ass ride.
and upgrade your clutch as well.

[GetAwayFromMe]

Drive it til it blows up than rebuild it if you really like the car.

[audispeed]

is there any reason you think it would need a rebuild? there are s/c cars with more miles on that on a stock engine.

[le91688]

is there any reason you think it would need a rebuild? there are s/c cars with more miles on that on a stock engine.

i just imagine SC'ing a high mileage motor could be problematic.

[audispeed]

130k on mine with 30k on a blower. plenty with more milage out there.

[GURUMAN]

put a 150hp shot of nitrous, than rebuild it. You need a reason !

[Sigma 3]

140+ 0n mine with 40 k with the blower. The bottom end should be fine. valve seals, cam tensioner seals and gaskets. The rings might be a week point in a high mileage scd car. Try scaudi.com.

good luck with whatever you decide

[le91688]

scaudi is kinda dead

[Sigma 3]

Go on ther and pm 4rings. he has done the rebuild and can tell you the pros and cons