OH NO ! I am now a 6 turn coat .... Options

[LarryR]

Well talk about torn! I love what Jake has done with his type IV development. I have said for probably the last year that I would get a 2270 eventually. However, I was sitting here on the verge of the purchase when I looked at what the total cost was going to be. Please dont misread this as I have the utmost respect for the quality and performance of Jakes engines.

However, for a 180 hp 2270 I was staring at about 6300 (If I built it myself I think... ) . I found a 2.7 for 2750 that was rebuilt 16K miles ago. The 2.7 was a 74 carrera ROW engine factory rated at 175 hp. It will cost me 300 for tins, and 1K for an oil tank and 300 ish for the engine mount so that puts me in at 4350. So yes my car will weigh about 200 pounds more. However, I just was not ready to drop the extra 2k to stay a 4 when the 6 will probably be a better value add to my car than a well built 4.

Am I way off base? I know this comes across as 4 vs 6. However, it really is not. I think that given price as no object I would still go with the 4. I do know that there are many factors when building a car. The first thing I have learned is for the most part .... Yes you will sell it some day. So resale has to play a factor. ...

[r_towle]

For the kind of money you are looking at, I would agree...only if the motor needs nothing.

A hopped up four, once built, is pretty easy to re-ring.
Its cheaper to get the heads freshened up than a 6.
the lower end is tough. Overall, the rebuild costs are lower on a four and easier to do...

BUT,,,will a hopped up four need nothing for 150k...(a 180HP one)
I doubt it. I think with the right motor a 6 makes economical sense.

I am personally trying to tune in to the 2-3k motor...is that a 2.0 a 2.2 a 2.4 or a 2.7.
Buy a few used ones...toss them in and run them till they die...then bolt in another used one...never rebuild any of them.....
Just find the motor that no one likes or is not the most desired motor.
Seems the 2.7 may be that motor...

Rich