What size engine is better?

[BeatJunky]

Four bangers or V8's?

A friend and I found ourselves arguing over advantages/disadvantages and potentials of 4 cyls or V8s

What are your thoughts?

[mrmephistopheles]

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Different motors have different advantages and it also depends on more variable than simply the number of cylinders.
Head design, # of valves, displacement, cylinder layout, etc.

In general, if you want higher revving, wider powerband power, go 4 cyl. If you want gut wrenching torque, low end power, etc go 8cyl.

[ruudbwoy]

ya know those 4 cyclinders will save some bread when your at the gas station.....plus we know a v8 can have a lot of power....but the question is can you make you 4 do the same?

[240Stilo]

No the better question is what about a high revving V8? ooooooo aaaaaaa...:eek:

[Eternal_240Sx]

v8's are better, they can make power more easily and with less mods. There is no replacement for displacement. Or in this case cylinders.:eek:

[adey]

so, would you take a stock z06, or the silvia S15 pictured in your signature? :) I know which I'd take.