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Old 02-09-08, 09:26 PM
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Which engine? Need opinions...

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Ok, hopefully with in the next few weeks I will pick up another FD shell and I'm not sure what engine/transmission combo I want to put into it.

I already have a 383 LT1 in a '93 and my DD is a near stock R1 (downpipe + midpipe, intake, upgraded IC, PFC + commander).

So, what should I put into the next shell? Which ever engine I decide on, I'm looking to get about 400 hp and the reliability to drive it daily if i want to...
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13b-most power/least cost/no headaches
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Well if you already have a V8 FD and a 13b FD then the obvious choice would be 20b.
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I guess 20B is the only one you need....eventually I will be just like you, I have the 13B next is a 20B N/A and last will be a LS1 FD

20B all the way...
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Go with a gas turbine. Then you will have a piston, a rotory, and an engine with an axial flow compressor. You will probably need a bigger muffler though.
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20b ftw. its the only one you dont have.
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4 Rotor!

Or 20B...
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I would go for a 20b NA, ported.

Maybe not the huge power of a turbo motor, but it would interesting.
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4 Rotor!
I have honestly considered that idea...it would be rather expensive, take longer to get running, and a bit more difficult than v8/20b swaps...but i have considered doing it...
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tray, get a volvo motor with a supra tranny.
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Deep down, in your heart of hearts, in places you don't talk about at dinner parties, you know what you need.
your awesome greg...yeah, we know deep down i think i know what i want...but just have to make sure
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The 20b and the V8 will both get you to your power goal N/A, so reliability shouldn't be much of an issue.

Honestly, if I had a V8 FD and a 13B FD and was picking up a new shell, I'd either part it out and make some money back or go with a RB26 swap.
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20b NA FTMFW
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get an electric motor and a fuel cell stack
not sure what trans to use, but i hear the tesla has a good one.

good luck
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