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BeatJunky · 06-01-2003, 03:31 PM

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** · 06-01-2003, 05:46 PM

my3 rollar sk8es pwn0rzed j00!!1

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 · 06-01-2003, 06:24 PM

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 · 06-01-2003, 07:48 PM

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

Eternal_240Sx · 06-05-2003, 02:49 PM

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.

adey · 06-07-2003, 05:02 AM

so, would you take a stock z06, or the silvia S15 pictured in your signature?

I know which I'd take.

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06-01-2003, 03:31 PM	#1
BeatJunky Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicag-Ho Posts: 529 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What size engine is better? 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?

06-01-2003, 07:48 PM	#4
240Stilo Junkie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Socal Age: 37 Posts: 1,160 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	No the better question is what about a high revving V8? ooooooo aaaaaaa... __________________ -Juan

06-05-2003, 02:49 PM	#5
Eternal_240Sx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: norcal, bay area Age: 37 Posts: 674 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	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. __________________ Life is good in the bay.

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06-01-2003, 05:46 PM	#2
mrmephistopheles Inactive Admin Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: BFE Age: 19 Posts: 14,334 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: mrmephistopheles Feedback Score: 9 reviews	my3 rollar sk8es pwn0rzed j00!!1 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.

06-01-2003, 06:24 PM	#3
ruudbwoy Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: ft.lauderdale, FL Age: 38 Posts: 305 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	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?

06-07-2003, 05:02 AM	#6
adey Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 3,061 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	so, would you take a stock z06, or the silvia S15 pictured in your signature? I know which I'd take.