LarsSkogstad - Audi S2 (3B) 1991 Coupe

[larsaskogstad]

I just hope the 5 speed will hold up or not, I see they are cheap to replace though. But I hear so much different sayings regarding how much torque(Nm) they can handle or not.

[simons2]

I love my 3b and wouldn’t swap it for a aby

[larsaskogstad]

I love my 3b and wouldn’t swap it for a aby

Hehe good to hear I want to fit an original 3b front bumper, think I have a RS2 copy/aftermarket thing refitted from last owner.

[a-traktorraner]

hi there fellow norwegian 3b owner ! I'm currently doing the same process with the headliner in my car (doing it in alcantara look alike) where have u gotten ur price on having it redone ? and also i wonder how are u documenting the change for porsche brakes on S2 for the norwegian vegvesen? just wondering as i would like to do the same changes myself

[larsaskogstad]

hi there fellow norwegian 3b owner ! I'm currently doing the same process with the headliner in my car (doing it in alcantara look alike) where have u gotten ur price on having it redone ? and also i wonder how are u documenting the change for porsche brakes on S2 for the norwegian vegvesen? just wondering as i would like to do the same changes myself

Ill send you pm or add me on facebook https://www.facebook.com/larsandreskogstad

[larsaskogstad]

So I bought a new car today, less expensive than the one I already own

[Greg_S]

Excellent work and speedy progress. From what ive been told the 5 speed ratios are generally better than the 6, but I haven't driven a 3B myself.

[larsaskogstad]

The 5 speed ratios seems quite fine, the only thing is how much torque they can manage over time. Heard that they can take good amount if it's driven normally and if its mapped so its not too much torque in the low revs. Not sure how it actually is though

[SteveH]

I've gone through three 5-speed boxes on my motor over 18 years. Last one held up to 430HP / 630Nm with a sharp torque curve. It was only killed by track use, would have been fine on the road. 3rd Gear on the 5-speed box is perfect on the S2. Unfortunately, that's the cog that eventually exploded on my last box. I have a 6-speed box ready to fit when I get the propshaft shortened. If you consider the 5-speed box as cheap and replaceable, then they aren't too bad. Also a lot cheaper to rebuild due to the cost of the input shaft bearing on the 6-speed which is hard to get and expensive.

[larsaskogstad]

Picked up subframe etc. Ready for Verkline bushings

[larsaskogstad]

I've gone through three 5-speed boxes on my motor over 18 years. Last one held up to 430HP / 630Nm with a sharp torque curve. It was only killed by track use, would have been fine on the road. 3rd Gear on the 5-speed box is perfect on the S2. Unfortunately, that's the cog that eventually exploded on my last box. I have a 6-speed box ready to fit when I get the propshaft shortened. If you consider the 5-speed box as cheap and replaceable, then they aren't too bad. Also a lot cheaper to rebuild due to the cost of the input shaft bearing on the 6-speed which is hard to get and expensive.

So for a 420-450hp setup should work over time with no hickups if im only using the car for 3-4 gear pulls and not slamming it in gear? Might?

[larsaskogstad]

Got my sweeet badges from user on forum: dawn_mist (Vardan Karapetyan)
Real nice service, shout ut for good quality badges remade. <3

Don't want to open the package with my unworthy greasy hands before it's going on a freshly resprayed car S2
But here's a photo

[larsaskogstad]

Changed lambda today to the Bosch one that is recommended, let it run for a while. Seems to run a lot smoother, havent taken it for a drive yet.

The old lambda that was in the car.. Anyone knows what brand this is? Didn't find any number any places on it?

[SteveH]

So for a 420-450hp setup should work over time with no hickups if im only using the car for 3-4 gear pulls and not slamming it in gear? Might?

Yes, should be ok

[larsaskogstad]

Sounds good