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Old 08-27-2003, 04:37 PM
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Default rebuilding a 3B engine from '91 200 20v
i have a 3B with 297K miles. i talked with Ned of IA and am looking at 400-430 hp. Will the stock piston rods hold up with that much power? Should i upgrade them anyways? Are there any other weak areas of the car? hope this is not too general. Thanks for your help.
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Old 08-27-2003, 05:17 PM
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Default Hp.. is not the issuse it's torque from what I have read... Answer yes...to hp rating.
But if your torque figure is over.. 500 Nope..
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Default Re: Hp.. is not the issuse it's torque from what I have read... Answer yes...to hp rating.
thanks i am just looking for a second answer. especially being on a budget and do not want problems down the road.
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Default the distributer misfires at high rpms
and in a high power application(350+), a misfire would bend the rods.

thats why 3B holds less power than a AAN
and so i've heard..........
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You need better rods and the metal distributor gear.
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Default why did audi use a plastic one
my plastic one broke 6 months ago and left me stranded in traffic. I replaced it with a metal one. thanks
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Pauter or Carillo for rods, see if there are any remaining gears from the group buy...
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Default Re: the distributer misfires at high rpms
definately overlooked that area. Thanks you for your help.
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400hp 3B, must be some budget ;-)
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Default Re: 400hp 3B, must be some budget ;-)
it was either this or buying a urS4. i chose to have a fun project car. cant beat and audi.
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