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Re: 5KCSTQ 1.8T?

> I was thinking how nice the 5000 CS TQ would be with the 2.8 V6 NA or the 
> 1.8T 4-banger under the hood.   It woiuld be much smoother, quieter, and 
> the torque would be lots better than even a mildly upgraded I-5.   Oh 
> yeah, the 5KCSTQ would handle better too due to the weight reduction.   
> That would also improve the braking deficiency with the 5KCSTQs.

Having a 1.8TQ and a 5kCSQ and having had a 2.8 V6, I have to say that the
V6 in the 5k would be smoother and quieter, but no way the 1.8TQ.  The I5
is a lot smoother than the 1.8T.  

Orin.