Quote:
Originally Posted by strat61caster
I can cope with the rest of your post but this is just silly.
If I had to pick one thing from this car to bet on standing the test of time it's the FA20 block. Subaru has already put it in two of their best selling models and I remember intentions of using it across their entire lineup.
Of course you're going to talk about D4-S, which is a Toyota technology that has been in development for over 15 years. Sure it may not survive a refresh, whup-de-doo, all technology is transitional.
http://wardsauto.com/news-amp-analys...-coming-masses
Maybe that power bump everyone craves for will come with true Direct Injection, and part of your statement will come true as the D4S is abandoned leaving early model owners a little bit out in the cold but to condemn the whole engine is foolish. |
I don't think the block is even common to the FA20T, the AWD means the starter is in a different location and obviously the pistons are different. The heads are different. I think just the crank and rods are the same.
This engine is a one-off. Low sales and not just the engine but a lot of parts will be expensive.
That's why I hope they keep selling 100k+ per years. Hell I hope it becomes the next EG civic where parts are dirt cheap.