Which engine is the best choice for day to day reliability? Not necessarily the most horsepower.
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Which engine is the best choice for day to day reliability? Not necessarily the most horsepower.
With the right builder, let your imagination run wild......I run a CB Perf 1915cc, and it delivers dependable performance and service.....
But, like most who buy these cars, I wish I'd gone larger.....
Just remember, as HP goes up, you need to upgrade things, like tranny ratios and internal strengthening, possibly better brakes, maybe an external oil cooler....Etc., Etc.,Etc.
Take a close look at what you want from the car, and with your bank account as your guide, go for it.....
All this is probably "OLD HAT". So Scan as many of the old Posts as you can, and good luck....
But, like most who buy these cars, I wish I'd gone larger.....
Just remember, as HP goes up, you need to upgrade things, like tranny ratios and internal strengthening, possibly better brakes, maybe an external oil cooler....Etc., Etc.,Etc.
Take a close look at what you want from the car, and with your bank account as your guide, go for it.....
All this is probably "OLD HAT". So Scan as many of the old Posts as you can, and good luck....
For $$$ plus day to day reliability, it's really hard to beat subie power.
angela
angela
I have to say that I would agree with Angela.
18000 miles on Subaru's in the past 6 years, and not a single
drive line issue.
Plus the purchase price would be substantially lower if you
look closely. Additionally, if you should chose to go with
turbo power, even that engine would be relatively inexpensive.
Larry Jowdy indicates that there is a way to connect the
Subaru engines to the most common VW trans as well, adding
to the practicality.
Take a look at posts on Spyder Club.
mike
PS my engine is a CB.
FYI Kennedy Engineered Products Inc. In Palmdale, CA (661) 272-1147 Makes an adapter plate and modified flywheel to mount a Subaru to a VW transaxle
oops!
make that 180,000 miles with no driveline issues.
90,000 of that was in an STI.
go suby!
mike
make that 180,000 miles with no driveline issues.
90,000 of that was in an STI.
go suby!
mike
Subaloo!!!
Subaro are cool, but they just don't sound right in a Porsche.
It could sound like a monkey humping a garbage can and I'd forgive it if it runs out like a Subie runs out - LOL!
I was really surprised how nice the subie sounds like with a good exhaust. We're going to build two speedsters - subies in both.
The best sound? A 911 in a spyder! Hey - you saw that coming, right?
angela
I was really surprised how nice the subie sounds like with a good exhaust. We're going to build two speedsters - subies in both.
The best sound? A 911 in a spyder! Hey - you saw that coming, right?
angela
YES, Angela......I'm hoping to catch a ride in that beast someday....
I've got 25,000mi on mine... (type 1, 1915cc,C.B.)
I've got 25,000mi on mine... (type 1, 1915cc,C.B.)
So, what does a monkey humping a garbage can sound like?
And how do you know?
And how do you know?
Just like my Tubaru. And I know.
David - you must live in a better neighborhood than I - LOL!
angela
angela
there's more old VW cars running then subaru's. stick with simplicity there's something original about the air cooled engine I currently have a 356 wide body with a 1904 that I wring it out to 9000rpm just to here the sound it makes. I built it right it stays together .Im just about finished with my thunderach spyder I have 1925cc 912/356 engine with a super 90 crank in it with the super90 cam 44 webers with enlarged chokes should be finished soon.will send pictures then Ron Hope Millc N.C.