Is anyone else on the fence due to the engine choice?

[Midship Runabout]

Then again If done right a 3sgte could smoke a modern boxer

[Dimman]

Originally Posted by TomGT

how´s the boxer engine compared to the 3s-ge?

EJ series is lighter, lower, shorter, way bigger bore, can sound kinda funny sometimes. Teensy bit newer.

(Care to clarify the question?)

[bigbcraig]

Originally Posted by Conor

I'm sorely disappointed that they're not using something like the IS350's 3.5L V6 in this car... never mind that they're (likely?) putting a boxer engine in it.

I like the concept of the car, but the powertrain is pushing me away.

Then you don't understand the concept of this car. Go buy a Z, Genesis, or Mustang.

[RRnold]

Originally Posted by OldSkoolToys

V-6 in an supposed 86 successor?

Leave.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Dixie Normous

Then again If done right a 3sgte could smoke a modern boxer

So is that a challenge toward any modern Boxer engine? Then I have tons to choose from both Subie, Saab, Porsche. Hm... which one to choose from.

[4agze]

Originally Posted by TomGT

how´s the boxer engine compared to the 3s-ge?

3sge is about 194bhp w/ vvt-i but its 293lbs with a good & balance modification I seen them up to 230hp, but a the tom's supra JGTC powered by a 3sgte 2.2 liter made 475whp

EJ20 twin cam is about 190bhp but less weight and low center of gravity 269lbs, I've seen EJ205 NA that made 220hp, A EJ20R (Japanese) is rated 276bhp.

[Midship Runabout]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

So is that a challenge toward any modern Boxer engine? Then I have tons to choose from both Subie, Saab, Porsche. Hm... which one to choose from.

Ah. Way to call me out.

[Midship Runabout]

Originally Posted by TomGT

how´s the boxer engine compared to the 3s-ge?

Are you wanting to compare to the motor in your 2? Cause that one is garbage.

[Matador]

3S > Any EJ,

Stock NA and ability to make power under boost. However, the 3S hasn't been truly developed for nearly half a decade, has an old iron block and the EJ is vastly superior in terms of size and packaging, with a slight weight advantage.

More important in this application I'd say. Because of the height, it allows for the great design in the car as well.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by MatadorRacing_F1

3S > Any EJ,

Stock NA and ability to make power under boost. However, the 3S hasn't been truly developed for nearly half a decade, has an old iron block and the EJ is vastly superior in terms of size and packaging, with a slight weight advantage.

More important in this application I'd say. Because of the height, it allows for the great design in the car as well.

...but you wrote 3s > Any EJ. lol

[Abflug]

Originally Posted by Dixie Normous

Are you wanting to compare to the motor in your 2? Cause that one is garbage.

no, no, please don´t get me wrong! and yes I know where the 3S is from and I know what it can do with it´s potential!

It´s just because I never drove a SUBARU-boxer and I don´t have any experience with this engine!

[Matador]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

...but you wrote 3s > Any EJ. lol

Yes, I did.

[Dimman]

3S can be thought of as 4/6ths of a 2JZ. Sort of.

[Dimman]

Originally Posted by TomGT

no, no, please don´t get me wrong! and yes I know where the 3S is from and I know what it can do with it´s potential!

It´s just because I never drove a SUBARU-boxer and I don´t have any experience with this engine!

I have an EJ22 in my daily Legacy. It's bone stock but still sounds a bit weird when I get on it. The other thing is when you open the hood it just looks weird. Apart from those it's pretty normal.