Hi all, Just wondering what the differences between the A8 block and the N/A block are? Also, If i was looking at the block how would I determine if it is an A8, is it stamped anywhere? Thanks, Josh

turbo blocks are stamped with a8 and n/a blocks are stamped with a6 . and i think its on the right hand side if ur looking at the block face on

Everyone makes this big fuss over a8 or a6 the block itself is exact same just internals are diffrent piston an rods, so you put turbo rods an pistons in n/a then its exact same like any a8 motor without the a8 at the end.

Quote: Originally Posted by yellow747 Everyone makes this big fuss over a8 or a6 the block itself is exact same just internals are diffrent piston an rods, so you put turbo rods an pistons in n/a then its exact same like any a8 motor without the a8 at the end. Exactly. I just built a full engine from an NA block and its funny when you talk to people and they get in a big huff worrying its all weak and useless and i've wasted my money, when it's got forgies and h beams in it!

Yea mate your right ^^^ also i remeber a guy on here selling his vl calais turbo with a full forged engine but it was an n/a motor so people were saying ohh it will break lool ohh it wont hold this that an it made it pretty hard for him to sell as alot of people belive it, you can tell so many people still dont know much but can talk alot an act like they know it all lol.

and its the shape of the pistons in the A8 that give it lower compression?

and theres the fact theres no holes for the oil and water lines for the turbo on the series one n/a block right?

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