Opinions on this one?
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Every forum I have seen this topic posted at has inevitably run down to an argument over the motor platforms (that Nissan motor vs the 289/302 platform). The Nissan motor is lauded to have stronger materials for the internal parts, but is ultimately too expensive to use in a real competitive environment for anyone besides the most sponsored of competitors or those with large suitcases full of money. The Nissan block can handle more boost, and is more forgiving at higher RPM, but starts breaking the bank when Murphy's law applies.
So basically the Nissan motor is argued to be a better motor for street and some casual weekend racing, the Ford motor for more serious competitive use. Keep in mind, when getting more serious about competition, whatever you use is going to break. Period.
This is what I have gathered from reading a few other threads. Personally, I will never be 100% sure, because I have not owned one of those Nissan motors and therefore have no experience with it.
99slowGSX, I highly doubt a 5.0L would be a downgrade in your car, unless of course you insist on leaving things as equipped from the factory.
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PSiedTSi wrote:
well not exactly...the RB26 is arguably one of the best platforms ever...And I argue the 4.2L carb motor found in Jeep YJs is one of the best platforms ever
Maybe we could throw that one in that old Mustang Fastback and go crawl some rocks
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99slowGSX wrote:
My 4g63 walks most 5.0's on the road alrady.....:p . So I am assuming that it is a downgrade.Um, is this at the track?
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Would a 97 Eagle DSM have the 4g63?
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Alright. I am confused. I have driven a couple of those and they really were not fast. One guy I know that has one lined it up against my VR6 and I slaughtered him. I know those things are all wheel drive, is that why? I'm not trying to rip on anyone or anything here, but I evidently am missing something. Educate me please.
I'm somewhat familiar with the Conquest/Starion if that is any help.
The reason I asked about the 97 specifically is because I do have a bit of seat time in that car. It was the 2.0L turbo awd 5-speed, and it was the tsi or whatever. It was not too worked over though, it only had 20k miles on it. I did like it! It was a nice, nimble car to drive, pleasant for spirited driving. But it really was not fast. I'm trying to get the owner to bring it out to some track events, at least autocross.
EDIT: might not reply until Monday, but I'll check back then! Thanks.
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Stormwalker wrote:
Alright. I am confused. I have driven a couple of those and they really were not fast. One guy I know that has one lined it up against my VR6 and I slaughtered him. I know those things are all wheel drive, is that why? I'm not trying to rip on anyone or anything here, but I evidently am missing something. Educate me please.I'm somewhat familiar with the Conquest/Starion if that is any help.
The reason I asked about the 97 specifically is because I do have a bit of seat time in that car. It was the 2.0L turbo awd 5-speed, and it was the tsi or whatever. It was not too worked over though, it only had 20k miles on it. I did like it! It was a nice, nimble car to drive, pleasant for spirited driving. But it really was not fast. I'm trying to get the owner to bring it out to some track events, at least autocross.
EDIT: might not reply until Monday, but I'll check back then! Thanks.
The engine is what we are talking about here. My car went 12's on a stock4g63. (which isnt even fast)
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