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Until recently I owned both a 95 240SX and a Bugeye WRX. Although most people ditch the KA24DE for an imported SR20DET or other engine option, I chose to stick with the KA. For daily driving, a KA24DE with headers and exhaust is an absolute riot. The 240SX was MORE fun to drive than the WRX, even with half the power. Much of the reason was the smaller, RWD nature of the 240SX, but the responsiveness and torque of a higher displacement, NA engine certainly helped.
I am in the market for a new car and would love to buy a modern 240SX. The closest thing I have found is the GT86 platform. However, I have come to terms with the fact that the stock power train of the GT86 leaves much to be desired, at least for me.
With Subaru having developed a new 2.4L turbo-charged engine for the Ascent, it stands to reason they could put the 2.4l naturally-aspirated engine into the BRZ/86. This change would likely bring the torque numbers up quite a bit and possibly eliminate the torque dip altogether. For me, this is much better than having to install an aftermarket header or SC kit.
Please Subaru, if you are listening, bring a 240BRZ to market.
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