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Originally Posted by andrewmp6
Im a cubic inch junkie when you have a heavy car you need low end torque to move a big car.I understand wanting to be different but it takes more money to do so.My friend has a 68 mustang fastback with a cobra 4.6 my 68 coupe has a world 460 small block my car is faster and both cars have about the same amount of money in them.Why not use a gmc big v6 those are nice 305 to 472 ci and make max torque at 1500rpm.
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In the, "Trans Am", days the Engine of choice for the, "Road Racing", Camaro's, the 302 Z/28, was not by any means a Torque Monster. It made it's power at the top of the RPM range.
I guess I am not understanding your premise that a good PT Car Must have V8 Stile Torque. Please elaborate.
I'm not wanting to be different for difference sake, I merely want to investigate the other well known High output engines and see if the urge to, "Have a V8", isn't overshadowing other options that might actually make a better performance choice in a PT Car.
While I'm not saying $$$$ doesn't have anything to do with choice, once you want 550-600 RWHP you are almost forced to look at a Turbo or Supercharged Engine if you still wanting to use the LSx Engine family. Even a 700 HP LS7 will still put you in the 15-20k range.
I do think it will cost that amount for a good light weight engine in that power range (750-800 Flywheel HP). If I'm going to spend 10 -12k to get in the ballpark, I would just soon save a little longer and get exactly the best thing I can for the car.
In any event, please post your latest thoughts on this.
Thanks again,
Ty