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jeepmor · 05-19-2023, 10:27 PM

I'm coming to terms with the rev range as I dig more, and agree it's a non-starter for comparison. And the LS3 does spin higher than I expected. I lean to a built IAG block and my SC and E85 and live with it, or an LS engine. These are the only options I'm considering. I do see there are limits to the FA20 regardless of how stout it's built. And building it out with wild cams probably a wasted spend on the commuter

As stated, doing the math. Even if I go full tilt V-8, its roughly 1/3 the spend of the supra or cayman I'd be after. And I can build the wife a new kitchen with the savings, as I may have to, or buy her a newer Chevy Duramax right before the DEF started.

Maybe I go take those test drives and take her with me and let nature take it's course. If we find something we agree we just gotta have, that'd be sweet. Or she'll green light the V8 build being she doesn't want to spend 75k on a new car. Hmm, could be a good plan.

Meanwhile, still no IAG replacement numbers for comparison, so twisting back and forth in my head. I get a new/used car about every 9 years on average and have always bought them in March as well. This one lasted 9 years and 1 month, and died in April. Bummer, the gods have spoken.

05-19-2023, 10:27 PM	#12
jeepmor Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 84 CJ7, 08 Duramax, 2014 FRS Location: Oregon Posts: 486 Thanks: 347 Thanked 131 Times in 105 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm coming to terms with the rev range as I dig more, and agree it's a non-starter for comparison. And the LS3 does spin higher than I expected. I lean to a built IAG block and my SC and E85 and live with it, or an LS engine. These are the only options I'm considering. I do see there are limits to the FA20 regardless of how stout it's built. And building it out with wild cams probably a wasted spend on the commuter As stated, doing the math. Even if I go full tilt V-8, its roughly 1/3 the spend of the supra or cayman I'd be after. And I can build the wife a new kitchen with the savings, as I may have to, or buy her a newer Chevy Duramax right before the DEF started. Maybe I go take those test drives and take her with me and let nature take it's course. If we find something we agree we just gotta have, that'd be sweet. Or she'll green light the V8 build being she doesn't want to spend 75k on a new car. Hmm, could be a good plan. Meanwhile, still no IAG replacement numbers for comparison, so twisting back and forth in my head. I get a new/used car about every 9 years on average and have always bought them in March as well. This one lasted 9 years and 1 month, and died in April. Bummer, the gods have spoken. Last edited by jeepmor; 05-19-2023 at 11:03 PM.