Does the BNS share a block with other models?

[sandspeed]

Has anyone confirmed if the RS4 engine has a block that is interchangeable with other models, aside from the R8? Can an S5 or other FSI 4.2 V8 block be used to replace a damaged RS4 short block?

[Peter1.8t]

Has anyone confirmed if the RS4 engine has a block that is interchangeable with other models, aside from the R8? Can an S5 or other FSI 4.2 V8 block be used to replace a damaged RS4 short block?

Someone on here was attempting to convert an r8 block for use in the rs4. Not sure if it was ever completed.

[b6dolphins4]

Someone on here was attempting to convert an r8 block for use in the rs4. Not sure if it was ever completed.

Here's the one you're talking about
[quote name="NYC_Legacy" post=11734398]I'm with ven0m. I am excited about this install. now if only the v10 fit [/QUOTE] <br />
<b>with the right $ im sure someone could really make it fit! </b><br />
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[quote name="ven0m" post=11734394]I demand a separate thread with more detail! [/QUOTE] <br />
<b>what kinda details you want hehe</b><br />
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[quote name="65vetteC6" post=11734543]Are you keeping the dry sump? That's about the only big difference from my research. Block, heads rods crank and cams are all the same part numbers. <br />
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<b>keeping stock rs4 oil system. <br />
r8 block is less aggressive cams, stronger timing components.</b><br />
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[quote name="JimmyBones" post=11734636]If so then oil changes will suck more than normal. Definitely is pretty sitting on the table though.[/QUOTE]<br />
<b>sure is haha</b><br />
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New clutch, repaired flywheel.<br />
Now they get to play connect the dots haha<br />
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[bscuit]

Has anyone confirmed if the RS4 engine has a block that is interchangeable with other models, aside from the R8? Can an S5 or other FSI 4.2 V8 block be used to replace a damaged RS4 short block?

That's a very good question. Audi also did not allow me to only buy the block when I ordered my replacement, had to buy full sub assembly. Very expensive I might add