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Does anyone know if the DSG and rear diff are the same in the 2026 RS3 and the 2026 S3? I ask because I need to know the maximum horsepower and torque the 2026 drivetrain can handle. Thanks.
 
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Does anyone know if the DSG and rear diff are the same in the 2026 RS3 and the 2026 S3? I ask because I need to know the maximum horsepower and torque the 2026 drivetrain can handle. Thanks.
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They are different, I remember reading the internals are different because of the engine so it wouldnt be a direct swap.
 
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TommieS3 said:
They are different, I remember reading the internals are different because of the engine so it wouldnt be a direct swap.
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Thanks. Not looking to swap. Want to know how much horsepower/torque the S3 drivetrain can handle.
 
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Thanks. Not looking to swap. Want to know how much horsepower/torque the S3 drivetrain can handle.
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Our cars can easily handle 450–500 hp safely with an upgraded clutch, intercooler, and injectors. Even a Stage 2 tune with a downpipe, intake, intercooler, and exhaust can get you around 400 hp / 370 lb-ft of torque.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPZm4wmoPRk
 
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Max horsepower and torque will be around 400 without major internal upgrades.
 
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so no issues with engine, gearbox, or differential?
 
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Engines, gearboxes, differentials, labor. It all colts money. A lot of money.
 
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emsguy said:
Because I couldn’t afford an rs3
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Okay, yet you write
"Engines, gearboxes, differentials, labor. It all colts money. A lot of money."

Yes, spare parts are more expensive than the original already in the car.
How can you afford those?
 
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The car is a company car. They determine the budget. Repairs are my responsibility. Besides, why would I want to make a modification that would risk damaging the car? I always try to thoroughly research any significant modification before I purchase/install it. Two reasons: $$$$ and respect for the car.
 
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That's my point! Why do you replace perfectly working parts in a perfectly working car just to make it go faster?
 
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Faster is better. Any petrol head knows that. I never saw a good definition for " too much horsepower". Do you have a good one?
 
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emsguy said:
The car is a company car. They determine the budget. Repairs are my responsibility. Besides, why would I want to make a modification that would risk damaging the car? I always try to thoroughly research any significant modification before I purchase/install it. Two reasons: $$$$ and respect for the car.
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I'd like to work for your company lol. Badass that they are issuing S3s.
 
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Graduate college. Graduate law school. Be admitted to the bar. Practice for 48 years. Then apply for the job.
 
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