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Old 08-07-2017, 10:10 PM
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I just bought 2002 ws6 and was wondering if they can the rear end can take a beating or does anyone recommend a swap?
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A4 - Lots
M6 - Not much
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Originally Posted by 98CayenneT/A
A4 - Lots
M6 - Not much
Exactly correct.

And if you want the long answer, here's a ton of evidence with lots of detailed information:

https://ls1tech.com/forums/gears-axl...ock-7-5-a.html
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So your saying the autos rear can hold much more than manual?
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Originally Posted by Raul Ramos
So your saying the autos rear can hold much more than manual?
It's the same rear, other than gear ratio. It's just that the A4 is generally much easier on the rear (unless you get massive wheel hop) than the M6.

Check out the link above. Lots of real world data there.
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Depends on what you define as a beating lol
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Depends on what tires you go with. Regular ole street tires, it should be fine (there are exceptions). DR's or Slicks, you're on borrowed time.

I've managed to get 228k on my 10-bolt and it's an M6 car. It's only saving grace has been the tires. They slip before the rear is really being stressed.



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