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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Linn County, Oregon
Posts: 48,878
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Quote:
Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy
To me, with classic cars often times the engine is the heart of the car. What would a classic Alfa be without a screaming 4-cylinder? A 911 without a flat six? A BMW without a straight six? To me the LSX is a great motor but it’s the umbiquitous generic V8. It just doesn’t have the same magic for me. If I just want to go fast in a straight line, I’ll just buy a Camaro.
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Point well made...a sought after collectable car? Yes, originality is the best route. But if it's not? Swap away...but as A930 pointed out, better be willing to beef up other areas as well. If not, things will break...
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"Now, to put a water-cooled engine in the rear and to have a radiator in the front, that's not very intelligent."
-Ferry Porsche (PANO, Oct. '73) (I, Paul D. have loved this quote since 1973. It will remain as long as I post here.)
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