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E engine for 71E coupe??
I am slowly restoring a 71E and trying to figure out what engine to put in her. Most use will be daily driver with a LOT of mountains roads on evenings and weekends. The only thing I am sure about is E cams and MFI. Some initial ideas are:
Stock 2.2E
Boring!!
2.4E with 2.2E pistons
I had a very similar engine in an early targa and it was awesome!
2.4E with 2.2S pistons
Higher compression = better?
2.4E with 85mm cylinders and ? cr JE pistons
No replacement for displacement!
I also have a set of 36mm stacks and TBs which I would LOVE to use if possible. I love the E because of its usuable torque. Will the larger intakes ruin the low end too much?
How about:
2.7E with 36mm intakes?
The car is going in for paint in a couple of weeks and I would really like to get started on the engine. I am open to all suggestions.
Thanks,
BK
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