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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 09:08 PM
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good motor for an FB?

alright since i have been thinking about going to another engine...debating on what to go with...does any one know a decently simple motor to drop in it besides a v8? i wanna either be v6 or 4cyl. just trying to get an idea.
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 09:20 PM
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What kind of power?

What kind of performance?

There are plenty of choices.
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 09:25 PM
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i shouldve stated that my bad on that. i want decent power and be able to DD it..i was thinking an SR20 but i dont know...just would like some one give me a few good engines that would fit with out to much work..like i dont wanna spend 6months getting the engine fitted right.
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 12:05 AM
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Easiest fitment is stock tbh.

The only quick n' easy aftermarket swap that I know of comes from Granny's Speed Shop.

If you're going to go piston, go all out.

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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 01:03 AM
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sr's are good strong reliable engines, they make just enough power in my opinion, good luck
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 01:27 AM
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i love my rotarys just i cant afford to own one right now...no job and no income doesnt help my story and i have a 85k 12a fb no idea when it will go being my only car. i will for sure put a rotary back in it some time.
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 01:06 PM
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hmm sr20 is my vote.. or a grand national engine if you want power and v6.. another vote id have to give to the toyota 2rz power plant.. supposed to be a wonderful motor.
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 02:17 PM
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you could get a chevy 3.8L or 4.2L V6. or if you are feeling ballsy you could find a 4G63 and a T5 tranni and make a 4gFB
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 08:44 AM
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85K on a 12a is nothing. if you dont treat it like **** and do the maintenance itll last you longer than youll have the car, probably.

if you dont have a job or income, how do you expect to afford an engine swap? cause unless you do a shitty job thatll cost you more money later, then its not going to be cheap.
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 04:38 PM
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i have like 3k saved up from all my TII stuff and i'll have more soon. so i was getting an idea of what i could do.
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 05:15 PM
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I can sell you my fb turbo setup , thats 450hp drop in..... send me your email for pics
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