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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Long Beach, CA
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Bad to build 2.7 on 4R case?
I have a really nice, low mileage 4R case. I have seen a 2.7 built on a 4R case, and it seemed to work well. However, there is a lot less metal around the no. 1 bearing in the 4R, so I wonder whether it would be strong enough after opening up the cylinder spigots. Opinions?
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: cross roads
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ask Henry
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Join Date: May 2003
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I had a 2.7 Carrera RS replica engine done with a 4R case. It lasted 10 years and then developed a crack. The crack was due to excessive windage mods inside the case not lack of material at #1 bearing. I also have a friend with a 2.7 on a 4R case with no problems. I'd say for street use it should be fine. If you race or want to use more than 7000 RPM get a 7R.
-Andy
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