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...m... · 06-09-2009, 11:46 AM

...either 1.8 litre motor seems to offer similar potential when built and boosted, but speaking from personal experience, the 2ZZ-GE's significantly cheaper to maintain, as least here in the 'states...

...which offers better durability when pushed to the limit, though, especially up around 300-400 HP?..given that the 2ZZ-GE's already at 190HP when naturally-aspirated while the 1.8T needs a small turbo to reach 150HP, i can't help but wonder if the latter might require a lot more boost to reach similar power, with all the associated responsiveness and durability issues that entails...

...which would offer more generous bottom-end torque?..it seems a bit of research is in order here...

06-09-2009, 11:46 AM	#15 (permalink)
...m... Denuo Volatilis Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,715	...either 1.8 litre motor seems to offer similar potential when built and boosted, but speaking from personal experience, the 2ZZ-GE's significantly cheaper to maintain, as least here in the 'states... ...which offers better durability when pushed to the limit, though, especially up around 300-400 HP?..given that the 2ZZ-GE's already at 190HP when naturally-aspirated while the 1.8T needs a small turbo to reach 150HP, i can't help but wonder if the latter might require a lot more boost to reach similar power, with all the associated responsiveness and durability issues that entails... ...which would offer more generous bottom-end torque?..it seems a bit of research is in order here... __________________ 2005 Federal Elise \| Touring \| Storm Titanium ...73,000 miles and aging beautifully... 2000 New Beetle \| Turbo \| Reflex Silver ...107,000 miles of steadfast service...