[B8V8 S5]

So I just recently bought a used B8 S5.. got it with 58,000 miles for 20 grand and is by far my biggest purchase yet (I’m 21 don’t hate lol) first things first it’s burning through coolant right off the bat after 7 days of owning it but that’s besides the point. I’m seeing that getting a tune and new exhaust and cold air intake really won’t do much and I need a turbo or super charger. Is there really no way to get it to 400-450 WHP without turbo , super charger or NOS? I feel disappointed as if I purchased the wrong car

 

[MrFergus]

I’d say sell it right away or if you keep it sort out the coolant issue before you undertake any performance upgrades. Adding upgrades prior to fixing the coolant issue could land you with a far bigger more expensive repair.

 

[B8V8 S5]

I’d say sell it right away or if you keep it sort out the coolant issue before you undertake any performance upgrades. Adding upgrades prior to fixing the coolant issue could land you with a far bigger more expensive repair.

I’m taking it up to the Audi dealership Tuesday to figure out wether it’s a blown head gasket. I’m not the smartest about cars so forgive the ignorance. This S5 is my first step in the car world. Do you have any recommendations on mods to get an extra 50-100 WHP after I do figure out this coolant issue?

 

[MrFergus]

That’s good to know you’re getting the coolant issue looked at first.

Basic mods could include:
Aftermarket Exhaust, res/non res or xpipe for example.
Air filter swap, air intake mods and remapping.
It all depends on your budget.
Have a search on here, there is a decent S5 community and many have posted information of their mods and gains, here’s a starter for you:

More Power, needed?

Hello everyone. I recently purchased an S5, it should be arriving late this week and I am quite excited. My question is though, will more power be needed? I am coming from a stage 2 STi (Turbo back, intake tune). I've been doing quite a lot of research and I'm seeing many of the numbers are...

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[SimonRoma]

But as Mr Fergus says this is really not the correct car for tuning mate. Any big engine which is normally aspirated can only be given marginal power boosts for a substantial amount of money. That V8 has 350 plus horses from new and you really need to bring her back up as far as you can towards that figure. If its a bigger bang you want then you are better off selling and try the V6 S5 cos she is turbo........

 

[Dave Kwatro]

Congrats on a good V8 GT coupe!

The water pump, thermostat, even cracked coolant bottles and dodgy coolant bottle caps can give leaks and not a major job, fingers crossed it's something like this!

Unfortunately the V8 will only give a bit of extra power as it's a naturally aspirated engine. Big power increases come with forced intake like supercharger and turbos. You may get an extra 20bhp with exhaust, intake and a map may give a few extra bhp ontop. These engines do like a supercharger and kits are available for around $25k!

Also you may have lost power due to carbon in the intake which these engines being direct injection do suffer from. It has been known to loose about 75bhp due to carbon build up.

So get the coolant issue sorted, then have it checked for carbon build up and go from there.

I have the V6 3.0 supercharged S5 with around 460bhp, but I don't have that lovely V8 sound!

 

[B8V8 S5]

Congrats on a good V8 GT coupe!

The water pump, thermostat, even cracked coolant bottles and dodgy coolant bottle caps can give leaks and not a major job, fingers crossed it's something like this!

Unfortunately the V8 will only give a bit of extra power as it's a naturally aspirated engine. Big power increases come with forced intake like supercharger and turbos. You may get an extra 20bhp with exhaust, intake and a map may give a few extra bhp ontop. These engines do like a supercharger and kits are available for around $25k!

Also you may have lost power due to carbon in the intake which these engines being direct injection do suffer from. It has been known to loose about 75bhp due to carbon build up.

So get the coolant issue sorted, then have it checked for carbon build up and go from there.

I have the V6 3.0 supercharged S5 with around 460bhp, but I don't have that lovely V8 sound!

Appreciate the advice and the concerns! I am getting it checked by a local Euro shop so I’ll make sure I ask them to include that as well

 

[hanif87]

Forced induction is the way to go buddy

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[MikeWAWA]

Forced induction is the way to go buddy

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HI, can you send more pictures and description of a setup ? It it kit P&P or you need to modify half of a car ? results from Dyno ?

 

[hanif87]

HI, can you send more pictures and description of a setup ? It it kit P&P or you need to modify half of a car ? results from Dyno ?

Off the top of my head. I'm sure I'm still missing plenty of stuff.

Exterior Body (Front):
*RS5 Styled Front Bumper
*B8.5 Quattro Grille
*Red Mist Racing Cross Bar
*B8.5 Euro Headlights
*B8.5 Hood/Bonnet
*Jaguar XJR OEM Carbon Fiber Hood Vents (Pressed-in)

Exterior Body Side:
* ABT Side Skirts
*Auto Folding Mirrors in Carbon Fiber with Heat, Blind Side Assist and Full Dynamic Turn indicators.
*VS Forged Rims 20x10 ET25 (21lbs)
*Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 (285/30/20) Tires
*Brembo 4 Piston Brake Calipers
ECS Tuning SS Brake Lines
JHM Lightweight Rotors

Exterior Body Rear:
*RS5 Styled Rear Bumper
*RS5 Retractable Spoiler Skinned in Carbon Fiber with Carbon Fiber Lip Extension.
*B8.5 Euro Taillights with Full Dynamic Turn Indicators
Akrapovic Carbon Fiber Exhaust Tips

Interior:
*Magma Red & Black Nappa Leather interior Door cards and Seats.
*Carbon Fiber Atlas OEM door and Center Console trims.
* Carbon Fiber Flat Top + Bottom Steering Wheel
*Carbon Fiber Atlas Tachometer Trim
*Carbon Fiber Atlas Steering Column Trim
*Carbon Fiber Atlas MMI Trim
*Carbon Fiber Atlas 12V Cover Trim
*Carbon Fiber Atlas Interior Door Handle Trim.
*Carbon Fiber Atlas Seat Trims
*MMI 3G HNAV+ (Upgrade)
*RS Nav 8.8" S3 Nav
*Retractable Spoiler Retrofit (Auto/Manual)
*Rear Sunshade Retrofit
*APS Plus Parking sensors Retrofit (8-way Module )
*Hill Hold Assist Retrofit
*Sport Shifters Shift Knob & Base

Performance Modifications
Power:
*Vortech V-3 Si Supercharger
*Upgrade to 3.8" Pulley (More Boost!!!)
*Direct Port Methanal Injection
*Boost-A-Pump (Fueling)
*4 Pass Dual Core Heat Exchanger (HX)
*CWA100-3 Pumps (2) Upgrade
*Tiny CWA (Pumps Controller)
*RS Lower Side Grille HX Added
*JHM Race Pipes
*AWE Resonated Downpipes
*Capristo Center Resonator
*Capristo Mufflers

Drivetrain
*ECS Tuning Short Shifter
*JXB Performance Shifter Plate
*JXB Performance Linkage Reinforcement
*ECS Tuning Stainless Steel Clutch Line
*JHM Lightweight Flywheel
*JHM 3R Clutch
*JHM R Series Pressure Plate
*Eurocode Transmission insert
*Eurocode Rear Differential Insert
*034 Motor Mounts

Stability
*Eurocode Front Sway Bar (SB)
*Eurocode Front SB Endlinks
*Eurocode Rear Sway Bar (SB)
*Eurocode Rear SB Endlinks
*ECS Tuning Control Arm Brace
*ECS Tuning Chassis Brace
*ECS Tuning Strut Bar
*Bilstein PSS10 Coilovers
*034 Upper and Lower Control Arms

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