[V8] Re91 20v towing?

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 Hmmm, , SC, 10vt, 20vt, and 10v N/A.  All in my driveway.  Without question, hands down for what it is and it's torque/hp hit, I'd take the SC in my 4.5L DOHC I6 landcruiser anyday.  It will give my ABT chipped 92 v8 an easy run for the money, and took every config of quattro at Steamboat when I took it there several years ago = torque rules the planet.  A properly tuned 10vt with a k24 and 16-18psi is a lot of fun too.  A k24 in a 20vt is a tough one to beat for fuel/performance combo though.

At current gas prices and predictions, the 20vt will likely get more use, and the SC will be relegated back to tow duties.  I know when the weather is at it's worst though, my hands immediately grab the keys to the SC truck.  With Blizzacks on it and a VC center diff with fulll lock over-ride ability, it is the ride.  

My .02

Scott J
94 SC Landcruiser
10vt>20vt &v8's too

 


 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Tony Hoffman <auditony at gmail.com>
To: NIck Miller <chance9121 at gmail.com>
Cc: V8List Fans <v8 at audifans.com>; quattro at audifans.com <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Fri, Jan 21, 2011 10:26 pm
Subject: Re: [V8] Re91 20v towing?


I drove a 550hp Porsche 911 Turbo back when I did the clutch on it. That was
plenty of power to scare me, no additional amount will convince me. Turbos
are great for numbers, but here's why I prefer NA:

I like the throttle response of NA, there no amount of tuning that changes
that. Some people are turbo enthusialsts, some are NA. I'm NA. I drive at
least 25k each year, and prefer the feel of NA. ;-)

Tony

On Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 9:59 PM, NIck Miller <chance9121 at gmail.com> wrote:

> 2,000 $ and 204k miles,  another with 130k mi, same price/location.  I'm
> gonna look at both, after picking up this 5k sport TQ.
>
> Pretty set on one,  but if it isn't the right wagon its not in the cards.
> I'm sorta picky on some details.
>
> Also,  you're not a turbo guy because you've never been in an FMII miata.
> Dear god, few things are more fun.   3071 and a great exhaust/ EMS,  all I
> need is methanol and my face will get stuck smiling.
> On Jan 21, 2011 12:02 PM, "Tony and Lillie" <tonyandlillie1 at earthlink.net>
> wrote:
> > Sorry for that answer...........................OK maybe not ;-)
> >
> > If you are into turbos, you will love the 200 20V. It comes on a good bit
> lower than the 10vt's, and pulls much harder. You are right on with the
> hoses, go silicone. They all seem to get soft from that oil, and blow out.
> If you are going to chip it, you will definately want to do them.
> >
> > I've driven plenty of 20VT's, and though I'm not a turbo guy, it's the
> one
> I'd choose if I had to go that route. Though, I prefer the interior of the
> UrS4's better. But, they are also more money, and the UrS6 avants are WAY
> more money!!. Then again, they were about $55k when new!! I worked at the
> dealership when we were selling them new. I have a soft spot in my heart
> for
> a green/ecru one and a ming blue/black one that I detailed.
> >
> > Anyhow, good luck, and let me know how it turns out. BTW, what's the
> asking price on the one you are looking at, and how many miles does it
> have?
> >
> > Tony
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: NIck Miller
> > To: Tony and Lillie
> > Sent: Friday, January 21, 2011 9:46 AM
> > Subject: Re: [V8] Re91 20v towing?
> >
> >
> > Tony that's the wrong answer. You're killing me man, killing me...
> >
> > I might just have to pick that 91 200 20v then... its a decent example
> and
> I like it. I would more than likely go to 034motorsports silicon
> intake/intercooler and coolant lines right away just cause I had coolant
> blow out in my 5k, I know they go bad. And intake lines do to due to the
> oil
> blowby from the turbo.
> >
> > We'll see if. I go for it or whatnot. I've never driven a 20v, maybe I
> won't like it. Doubtful though.
> >