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Which engine to go into the aw11?

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Which engine for my project aw11?

Postby Maximum » Tue Apr 22, 2008 7:20 pm

Which engine should go into my project aw11?

I want to keep costs reasonably low, so give extra thought to pricing :)
Also, I'm no engineer, so simplicity is good.

But then, I want something that's going to be a barrel of fun...

Any other suggestions are welcome!!!

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Postby bluemaumau » Tue Apr 22, 2008 7:25 pm

s/c 20v will require abit of fab and wiring and $&#$% around, 2nd/3rd gen 4agze is better than 1st obviously.
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Postby Maximum » Tue Apr 22, 2008 8:27 pm

I agree - but a 2nd or 3rd gen is still more messing about than a 1st gen from an aw11 :)

20 valve is easier to get hold of, and likely will be in better condition...

What to do...
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Postby solitaire » Tue Apr 22, 2008 8:43 pm

3rd Gen 4agze - Gotta Love those smallports! :D
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Postby Bling » Tue Apr 22, 2008 8:53 pm

make it handle like nothing before, that would give you more fun probably than straight line speed.

i'm sure any late model 4agze would go down nicely though!
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Postby Maximum » Tue Apr 22, 2008 8:58 pm

Fun is the main thing I'm after :)
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Postby deaf_rattle » Tue Apr 22, 2008 9:30 pm

if cost is an issue, id go n/a silvertop and focus on getting the most from that. suspension, brakes etc.
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Postby Maximum » Tue Apr 22, 2008 9:31 pm

Yes - I'm leaning toward that... I think I could drop a N/A 20 valve in to begin with, then SC it later on when I get bored with the power...
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Postby Adamal » Tue Apr 22, 2008 10:34 pm

I agree with Matt. A 20v makes for a very zippy AW. Quite a bit of custom wiring needs to be done though. My flatmate XS1V did a 20v -> AW conversion for HELBND a while back.
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Postby thegreatestben » Tue Apr 22, 2008 10:39 pm

drove a mates blacktop aw the other day, found it to be a totally different type of fun to an SC with a 12psi pulley.
Either or will be worth it mate :D
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Postby Bling » Tue Apr 22, 2008 11:29 pm

if going 20v, go blacktop.

blacktop >>>>> silvertop

not biased at all :lol:
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Postby Maximum » Tue Apr 22, 2008 11:33 pm

Yes - just reading on that.
I could start with a blacktop, and when it comes to SC it, use the stronger internals from a silvertop, or just leave it as it...
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Postby Bling » Tue Apr 22, 2008 11:47 pm

if you really want the SC, then start with it imo.

SC = torque
blacktop = rev happy

depends how much power you want I guess....

if you are that serious then go SC then turbo, SC will only get you so far before you have to go turbo to get more horses.

if I had money for a new engine for my starlet it would be for a blacktop, I just love how it revs.

just my 2c though, different strokes for different folks

at the end of the day, a lower powered but better handling car will often beat a car with too much power / lack of good handling.
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Postby deaf_rattle » Wed Apr 23, 2008 7:36 am

i dont think black top is worth the extra $$$
silvertop is fine and just as "rev happy"
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Postby scope » Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:20 am

out of all these "what engine should i put in" threads, how many actually happen? i did have a vote though
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Postby Maximum » Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:50 am

out of all these "what engine should i put in" threads, how many actually happen? i did have a vote though


Good point :)

However, it's really a chance for me to say "these are my options, what does the experienced community reckon?"

Based on the responses, it seems like a NA 20 valve might be a good option to begin with...

If at a later date I decide to SC it, I could lower the compression, and possibly give it some stronger rods.

I'm after something that is fun to drive, and not necessarily going to do sub 12 second quarter miles :)
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Postby Silent Knight » Wed Apr 23, 2008 11:09 am

Don't be a pussy, UZ or JZ is the way to go!
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Postby Maximum » Wed Apr 23, 2008 11:11 am

I'll put the blue top in the gita, and put its 2jz in the aw11.

FS: 1.6 gita - goes like stink! (read crap)
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