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<<The SVX engines out do not make as much horsepower as the new WRX engines, but they are capable of much more.>>
???The 92-97MY SVX engine puts out 230 HP. The 2002-2003MY US WRX puts out 228 HP.??? And the WRX engine is made for a turbo the SVX is not. |
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Therefore, the 3.3L is not nearly as close to its limits as the 2.0L. Not that 226hp is close to the EJ20's limit...
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Re: Re: Mid-Engine SVX
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The idea is to pick the best bang-for-the-buck drive train and fit a chassis design to it. And from looking at remanufactured engine sites, it appears that the SVX engines are even more available than the new WRX types and a heckuvalot cheaper than Porsche parts. BTW, although I may never follow through on this deal, it appears I may have had some effect. This fellow runs a site dedicated to building his dream car and has a drivetrain comparison spreadsheet. I humbly suggested including the Subarus and he's replied that it's done (don't know if he's put it up yet though). http://www.statikdesign.com/scratchbuilt/index.html |
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Some time ago I saw a basket-case Lotus Europa on ebay with a good body. The first thing I thought was, "Yesss, SVX!"
Real light car, and even the Coventry-Climax Twin Cam had only like 120~130 hp, right? It rocked with that! Whatever happens, your project doesn't sound like a complete waste of time. Keep us posted.
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