18ss into an rs4...

[nitrolight]

I just bought the 18ss engine to replace my stock 12ss on my
RS4... Do I need to modify the drivetrain to handle the extra hp ? The only modifications I've done on the car is Universal Dogbones front and back and threaded aluminum shocks... Has anyone droped this engine in this car ? Did you like it ? Thanks...

 

[FRIDGE]

ewhat version of the rs4? do you have the 2 speed transmission? if you have a 2 speed everything should be fine. i have the rs4 evo which is pretty much the same as the ss and they say its a direct drop in so from what i know you should be fine.

 

[nitrolight]

Yeah it is a two speed... RS4 3
I can't wait to put this engine in... I've got to burn out
my 12ss first...

 

[FRIDGE]

if you want to kill the .12 just run it ultra lean and soon it will be toast.

 

[agenttnk]

Why ruin a good engine, store it for a spare or give it to me

 

[nitrolight]

Your right ! I don't know why I didn't think of that... :idea: duhhhh...
me stupid... Spare engine it is... sorry, no free engine

 

[joneser4u]

The center drive dogbones might suffer from the power of the 18ss, I've never dealt with that engine personally but my OS .15cvrx put a hurtin on the stock dogbones. I upgraded to HotBodies center universals and it cured the problem.

 

[demass]

i got a .21 hyper 8 port race in mine and it does just fine