S4 vs 2.7T

[Blitzkrieg989]

I know that the B5 S4 and 2.7t have the same engine but is the reliability any different between the two seeing as it is the same engine? Thanks.

[4Rings3Liters]

I'm assuming you mean an A6 with the 2.7TT and an S4?

[Overboostin]

The tuning for the a6 is a little more conservative right out of the box. That probably adds to reliability somewhat, but I would still say it comes down to proper care. It's the same mechanically.

[tike0rz]

You can run a big fmic on the A6 2.7t.

[JaredVL]

retard riot

[Sleeeper X]

You can run 11.8 with an A6

[jerodmetcalf]

I know that the B5 S4 and 2.7t have the same engine but is the reliability any different between the two seeing as it is the same engine? Thanks.

I know that the Chevy Silverado and 350 V8 have the same engine but is the reliability any different between the two?

[Jayco88]

i know that a prius and a 9volt battery have the same engine but is the reliability any different? ...amidoinitrite?

but seriously, i have an s4, and my mom has an a6 2.7t.. we even bought the cars at the same time, and so far, she has only had to replace a hub cap, and as for me, well its a loooong list of repairs.. a6 2.7t are waaaaay more reliable... her car even has 20k more miles than mine.

[YMJ]

i know that a prius and a 9volt battery have the same engine but is the reliability any different? ...amidoinitrite?

but seriously, i have an s4, and my mom has an a6 2.7t.. we even bought the cars at the same time, and so far, she has only had to replace a hub cap, and as for me, well its a loooong list of repairs.. a6 2.7t are waaaaay more reliable... her car even has 20k more miles than mine.

maybe its the way you drive.. you drive very hard and she babies it!

[chris.mcneal]

hahahahahahaha

[GramCracker]

My brain exploded at the retarded OP question.

[NogaroWonda00]

im just rofl, seriously same motor less boost id assume in the a6, dont buy an s if you had to ask that question lol

[StuntManMike]

My S4 has a 2.7t so my S4 must be more reliable than yours.

[Blitzkrieg989]

I'm assuming you mean an A6 with the 2.7TT and an S4?

Yeah sorry meant to put A6 2.7T.

[Blitzkrieg989]

I know that the Chevy Silverado and 350 V8 have the same engine but is the reliability any different between the two?

OMG really asshole! I didnt know if the A6's Engine bay being bigger would improve its reliability at all.

[b6onboost]

exactly.

the 2.7T isn't an unreliable engine. A gently driven stock A6 2.7T or B5 S4 will not have a ton of issues.

S4's owners mod them and drive the piss out of them....of course everything breaks.

maybe its the way you drive.. you drive very hard and she babies it!

[alxjhn]

TDI S4

[rouellettea4]

The tuning for the a6 is a little more conservative right out of the box. That probably adds to reliability somewhat, but I would still say it comes down to proper care. It's the same mechanically.

I doubt the tuning is any different since they both have 250 stock. I think weight is more the function.

The big difference as far as reliability between the two probably comes down to the driving style of either car, the S4 being marketed more towards people who drive like their hair is on fire, one would assume those cars generally have more issues.

[Dr. Jekyll]

Wait... the S4 and the 2.7T have the same engine? I thought the 2.7T had a 4.2 v8 and the S4 had a 1.8T and the S-line had a 2.7T which is the same as the 4.2 v8's 2.7T which is based off the 2.8L which sometimes comes underbored with a 2.7T. So which 2.7T has the same engine as the S4?

[StuntManMike]

Wait... the S4 and the 2.7T have the same engine? I thought the 2.7T had a 4.2 v8 and the S4 had a 1.8T and the S-line had a 2.7T which is the same as the 4.2 v8's 2.7T which is based off the 2.8L which sometimes comes underbored with a 2.7T. So which 2.7T has the same engine as the S4?

I am writing this mans name on the ballot next month. he should be our next president.

[gmann]

Wait... the S4 and the 2.7T have the same engine? I thought the 2.7T had a 4.2 v8 and the S4 had a 1.8T and the S-line had a 2.7T which is the same as the 4.2 v8's 2.7T which is based off the 2.8L which sometimes comes underbored with a 2.7T. So which 2.7T has the same engine as the S4?

My head exploded.

[Chknkatsu]

[LIFES4]

Wait... the S4 and the 2.7T have the same engine? I thought the 2.7T had a 4.2 v8 and the S4 had a 1.8T and the S-line had a 2.7T which is the same as the 4.2 v8's 2.7T which is based off the 2.8L which sometimes comes underbored with a 2.7T. So which 2.7T has the same engine as the S4?

agreed!!

[Overboostin]

I doubt the tuning is any different since they both have 250 stock. I think weight is more the function.

The big difference as far as reliability between the two probably comes down to the driving style of either car, the S4 being marketed more towards people who drive like their hair is on fire, one would assume those cars generally have more issues.

Idk, I had heard it was tuned more conservatively. Couldn't tell you where I heard it though or if its true, it was a while ago...

[alxjhn]

a4 = 1.8t or 2.8L ( older new models like b5, b6) or 2.0T
s4= 2.7t v6 (older models like the b5, b6) or 4.2 v8 (on the newer models)
a6= 2.7t or 4.2 or the 3.0L (on newer models)

dawg do some reading

2.7t is the type of engine in the car

[Jayco88]

maybe its the way you drive.. you drive very hard and she babies it!

good point.


i've got a related question.. what cars came with the 2.7t?

s4, a6, allroad, anything else?

[tike0rz]

a4 = 1.8t or 2.8L ( older new models like b5, b6) or 2.0T
s4= 2.7t v6 (older models like the b5, b6) or 4.2 v8 (on the newer models)
a6= 2.7t or 4.2 or the 3.0L (on newer models)

dawg do some reading

2.7t is the type of engine in the car

You forgot the a6 2.8

oh and...

[Dr. Jekyll]

Just so everyone is clear... I was joking. I just posted a bunch of random, nonsensical crap because the title of this thread was amusing.

[gmann]

a4 = 1.8t or 2.8L ( older new models like b5, b6) or 2.0T
s4= 2.7t v6 (older models like the b5, b6) or 4.2 v8 (on the newer models)
a6= 2.7t or 4.2 or the 3.0L (on newer models)

dawg do some reading

2.7t is the type of engine in the car

Some edits:

B5 A4 : 1.8T, 2.8L V6 12V or 30V
B6 A4 : 1.8T, 3.0L V6
B7 A4 : 2.0T, 3.2L V6

B5 S4 : 2.7TT
B6 S4 : 4.2 V8
B7 S7 : 4.2 V8

C5 A6 : 2.8L 30V V6, 3.0L V6, 2.7TT, 4.2 V8
C6 A6 : 3.2L V6, 4.2L V8
C5 RS6 : 4.2L V8 TT

Allroad : 2.7TT, 4.2V8

D2/3 A8 : 4.2 V8, 6.0 W12
D2 S8 : 4.2 V8
D3 S8 : 5.2 V10

DONE! (excluding the TT, and Q7, and R8)

[gmann]

Just so everyone is clear... I was joking. I just posted a bunch of random, nonsensical crap because the title of this thread was amusing.

And we love you for it.

[Dr. Jekyll]

Just making sure people didn't really think I was a complete retard, haha.

[jerodmetcalf]

OMG really asshole! I didnt know if the A6's Engine bay being bigger would improve its reliability at all.

Hahaha, you are the best. Please type some more. This is awesome.

[twinsnailsS4]

Let's try not to make it any uglier boys...the original question wasn't phrase the best, but the posts so far have made that known well enough.

RR, to the extent you're trying to find out whether the 2.7T in other models had any different parts that may be interchanged because those parts may be better, one that comes to mind is the last MY Allroad (with the 2.7T of course). It's not an A6, but I know those Allroads had a metal TBB which is probably better than the rubber TBB in a stock S4 (don't see how it wouldn't be). I don't know if it will or can be made to work in your A6, but I'm actually looking into it right now for my S4.

[GramCracker]

a4 = 1.8t or 2.8L ( older new models like b5, b6) or 2.0T
s4= 2.7t v6 (older models like the b5, b6) or 4.2 v8 (on the newer models)
a6= 2.7t or 4.2 or the 3.0L (on newer models)

dawg do some reading

2.7t is the type of engine in the car

Don't talk about something you have no idea about.

Show me a B6 S4 that came stock with a 2.7T and I will retract my statement. I have a feeling it will be there forever.

Same thing goes for a B6 having a 2.8.

"Dawg", you do some reading.

[Blitzkrieg989]

a4 = 1.8t or 2.8L ( older new models like b5, b6) or 2.0T
s4= 2.7t v6 (older models like the b5, b6) or 4.2 v8 (on the newer models)
a6= 2.7t or 4.2 or the 3.0L (on newer models)

dawg do some reading

2.7t is the type of engine in the car

Yes I know. Read my post several posts up from yours... I said I meant to have A6 2.7T. "Dawg why dont you do some reading". Btw the A6 has the 2.8 and b6's dont have the 2.7T engine they have 4.2 in them.
EDIT: I see grAh4m posted some of this info before me! Sorry!

[GetAwayFromMe]

They stoped using the 2.8 motor in the newer A6.