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Wolfman3002 · 10-25-2008

John,
What I want out of an engine is solid performace for spirited driving in the twisties (the Pacific Coast Highway comes to mind). I don't so much care about top end speed, I mostly want to be able to put my foot into it at, say, 35-45MPH, and really feel the push. I guess that means low end torque?
I'm still in the planning stages, but the new engine will probably be something like this: 2.0l, 9.0:1 compression, ported head, a "Torquer" or "Combination" camshaft, EFI, Sprint manifold w/ 2" exhaust, Compufire ignition (this is already on my GT now and works great).
Randy

10-25-2008	#3 (permalink)
Wolfman3002 Opel Obsessed Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 171	John, What I want out of an engine is solid performace for spirited driving in the twisties (the Pacific Coast Highway comes to mind). I don't so much care about top end speed, I mostly want to be able to put my foot into it at, say, 35-45MPH, and really feel the push. I guess that means low end torque? I'm still in the planning stages, but the new engine will probably be something like this: 2.0l, 9.0:1 compression, ported head, a "Torquer" or "Combination" camshaft, EFI, Sprint manifold w/ 2" exhaust, Compufire ignition (this is already on my GT now and works great). Randy __________________ Wolfman (aka: Randy) 1969 Opel GT (in the 70s) 1973 Opel GT (in the 80s) 1973 Opel GT (now) 1973 Opel GT (parts car)