afb v ake whats the difference in engine apart from power

[zorgman]

hi all
well got heads off tho find that as well as cams it needs new head and piston. here's what i need to know.
i can get a complete AFB engine so will it fit my 2.5 tdi quatro AKE 180hp car, i think to go from 150 to 180 its the turbo and injectors.
or i can rebuild my engine so is the pistons the same for the 150 and 180 also are the pistons different from left bank to right bank as i only need 1 its looking at car middle piston right bank.

I'm in a total quandry here i cant sell car the way it is so ive got £1100 to repair car or £1050 to change complete engine whats the best way to go need help urgent got 24hrs to decide

[kenney]

The AFB engine has a bigger compression ratio than the AEK engine.Both engines have the same bore and stroke measurements,so the only thing i can think of for the difference in comp ratio is the hight of the pistons or a different head gasket.However i think your main problem is that they have different control units,hence,different wiring harness,and mucho problemos

[fjtwelve]

I strongly suggest you stick with AKE. There are many difference between the 2 engines and i fear you may spend a lot of time and money chasing the mismatches around before you get everything running again.

[zorgman]

ive left it well a be and decided to fix car. now then for intrest its cheaper to get all my parts from audi than any motor factor i use fathom that out eg:
head gasket audi £21 factors £37
piston audi £121 factors from £180 plus del plus vat
may be worth a visit if any one needs to fix car

[kite]

ive left it well a be and decided to fix car. now then for intrest its cheaper to get all my parts from audi than any motor factor i use fathom that out eg:
head gasket audi £21 factors £37
piston audi £121 factors from £180 plus del plus vat
may be worth a visit if any one needs to fix car

So... always try the dealer for prices.

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