New project car
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The early Lexus V8 is built to the gills in the bottom end. I don't know if you have ever seen one apart, but it is overbuilt super-strong. They handle boost quite well. I believe HKS and Turbonetics have both built their own drag cars based on that motor. IDK about kits, but MS can run anything. Stick with '89 to '94 engines if you intend to boost. Check this comparo on rods
I love those engines but stock output is only ~187whp from what I read.
I hate mainstream but an SR20 or RB20/RB25 might be more rewarding from a power/weight/fittment standpoint. Inline engines might fit better without cutting.
I dunno. But good luck.
That's the best looking car Volvo ever built. Wasn't it penned by Bertone?
I love those engines but stock output is only ~187whp from what I read.
I hate mainstream but an SR20 or RB20/RB25 might be more rewarding from a power/weight/fittment standpoint. Inline engines might fit better without cutting.
I dunno. But good luck.
That's the best looking car Volvo ever built. Wasn't it penned by Bertone?
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Not as cool as a v8 or TDI running on veggies, but it'd be keeping with the spirit of the original drivetrain (front-engine, rwd) and there'd be decent potential for mods to improve power. And with the engine from the '97 I'm parting out, it'd be pretty much free.
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