Re: new engine

["Pat Martin" <mardkins@email.msn.com>]

I would have to disagree with you regarding 10v vs the 20v.  You have to
look at potential for power.  Since it will probably get some mods the 20v
has a large advantage here.  For the same hp the 20v is not stretching as
much as the 10v.

It depends alot on what he wants.  If you want to make it fun but not a
rocket than the 10v 2knock motor is the best.  If you want a supercar put
the 20v in.  My opinion is that if you are going to do the swap go for the
gusto.  After doing it on my 4kq I would do the 20v conversion if I ever did
it again.  Do I regret it, HELL NO.  But I do wish I would have thought it
through and driven a 10v a little more.  The other bonus is the 20 valve
conversion is an easier conversion anyway.

Riding in 400hp 4kq's ruined me.
Pat Martin
864000csq turbo, 2 1/2 cat back, H&R-Boge, MC and loving it.  Drilled and
stopping it. Koenig Cobra 16x7 with Yokohama A520's turning it,  K&N and
uh..., Soon: Hella's lighting it.
84 4000sq  AKA: The beater.
95 subaru legacy
Bothell, Wa







>As for the engine, I would go for the
>I5 10v with the k24. The other one is too much money, and you will get
>almost as much power with the k24 turbo(ie more boost early in power
>band) Plus ... you have to get it put in, and thats going to cost a
>bunch!
>Good luck,  Make sure they use a reputable shipper,  I bought a fender
>and they delivered it by some wierdo with a beat up pickup truck,  came
>in scratched and dented.
>Dan Hamren 87 5000 avant q
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