Originally Posted by
Scott M
^^ Interesting to hear your observations about how the car performs (usually, swap reports are just "yeah, it's fast and fun!")
The third paragraph was intriguing. I go back-and-forth about wanting a M113 swap vs. keeping the stock engine with 6 speed manual. It's been said that a NA 6-speed can pretty much keep up with an SRT6 at TOD due to all the twisties. I don't know. There's also something to be said for the fun of driving a slower car hard vs. having to watch your step with a more powerful engine in the same car...like the base Boxster or Cayman vs. the "S" model. (neither of which I've had the pleasure of driving.)
Thanks for the post-TOD report.
If I was building for this type of driving exclusively, then I would not hesitate on the N/A M113, preferably the 5.4. The linear response of the N/A engine would be ideal. This is evident in a lot of hard core racers' choices on cars and drivelines. As a long time driver of turbocharged cars, I will say that there is a lot of driving technique. I knew exactly how to keep the turbo engine 'happy' and on power. Of course, that also required the 5 speed manual that went with it. I would say a 5.4 M113 with a 6 speed would be an absolute joy to drive on these roads. In fact, I'd even take that over the M112K, any day of the week. Since this is meant to be an all around "fun" car, then the jaw dropping power of the M113K is hard to beat.
Originally Posted by
ZERACER
As they say, the last 10% of a project is the hardest.
Absolutely no doubt!