[phm14]

Isn't the 2.4 the 2.0 block stroked out for the added CCs? If that's true, it could be possible to to do that to the current motor with a new crankshaft. For all I know, it's been done. I appreciate the insight here, as I'm not well versed on things Subie, or FA20. I'm on my second 86, buying another after owning some nice cars in between. The possibility that the 2nd gen car could lose the 86 magic, helped me go for a new '20. The auto media, as well as many enthusiasts, called for a light, affordable, high revving, MT sports car, and Toyota/Subaru made it happen. Then, almost immediately on release, the called changed to build a different car...from "Give us less!", to "Give us MORE!". "We must have more power! More expense, more weight! Get rid of of the NA 2L, and put in the same boring 2L turbo that's pulling the crossovers". The current 86 is not perfect, but it is a unique, light weight performance bargain that can be enjoyed as is, or modded to the moon. After owning a string of powerful cars that constantly have me holding back on the gas, 'cause if I don't, I can go from ticket land to ride to jail world in a few seconds. My 86 has plenty of grunt for public roads, and I don't give a crap if I can't beat a kid in a Mustang street racing. I rather be behind him on a road course getting a point by every time it gets curvy. I through a set of PSS10 coilovers on her, and the faster you go, the better she feels, at least on the road (track time on the to do list). I would't mind a bit more grunt, but keep the car light, revvy, and MT. If they keep the sole of the 86 intact, I can see myself being tempted to buy a second gen. I looked hard at the Supra, but lack of a MT, plus the BMW factor, plus the high likelihood that I would be jeopardizing my DL too frequently in another quick car...and I'm back to the 86. Toyota stays mod friendly with the Supras, and I suspect the gen 2 86 would benefit if that focus continues going forward. Sure, you give up some things to a heavier, more powerful, more expensive/luxurious car. Plenty of cars out there can be tracked right off the showroom floor, but there's something more satisfying about tuning the suspension yourself, for what works best, for you, at the time. Porsche, for example, build fast cars, so if you want plug and play, you'll pay to play. The 991.2 I had was far more capable than I can use in my locale, and we typically travel with toys, so the sports car rarely gets a road trip. It'll make you feel like a hero on track, but I don't track enough to have that money tied up in a track toy. What's important is that for the 1st time in a while, I'll grab the keys to to hit a few short patches of road, close to home, just for the fun of driving the car. I enjoy dialing in the new coilovers. Took my '13 FRS from Houston to BC Canada. Three straight days of solo driving, through some the best roads I could work into the route, loaded with 2 mountain bikes + gear, for a rendezvous with the Wife in Whistler. None of the "fun" cars I have ever owned could have made that adventure. The Twins are unique, and I hope gen 2 continues that lineage.