No problem man. I don't go to CCR very often. But I'll PM you my number so if you had any questions you can give me a call.


Scott, as far your friends cars being loud, there can ba many factors. Open ITBs are kinda loud any way. But it could also depend on the exhaust. Alot of people don't realize that bolting on a exhaust designed for a 16V 86 will sound totally different on a 20V. Especially a Greddy DD. Plus, 130whp is nice considering the 16V with a header and exhaust on average only nets you about 100-105whp. Plus, with him already having a 16V in the car, there are ALOT of parts he could swap over to the 20V block to help simplify the swap. And, if he's not looking for huge power, the 20V is a great engine to boost. the stock rods are the same rods that are in the 4AGZE engines, so the are pretty tough. There are several people in Austrailia that turbo the 20V even with the stock pistons and can still push 8-10 PSI reliably. To boost more, the only thing he would have to do is get forged pistons. The rods are good for 18PSI and with a proper sized turbo to go with the motor, 250 to 300 reliable HP is possible without sacrificing reliability. Also if he plans to use the car for drifting or autoX, the 20V block is the better way to go. The block comes with piston oil squirters which will further aid in keeping the engine cool. Also the engine's bottom end is better balanced from the factory so maintaining higher RPMs is possible and safer than high RPMs on the 16V. And since I know the car already has a Koyo Rad in it, a 20V would be damn near bullit proof.


Ron if you really want a first hand look at what all is involved with swapping in a 20V first hand, you can aloways come over and I'll let you see the engine and all first hand to help you make a more informed decision for yourself. Plus I'm swapping over to a Manual MR2 rack, so you could check that out too if you want. There is a little more work involved with putting in a MR2 rack that a 86 Manual rack, but MR2 racks are cheaper and easier to find than manual MR2 racks (like 180 for a new 86 rack plus 50-100 for a manual column, compaired to 32 for the MR2 rack out of a junkyard, 35 for a poly bushing, 30-40 for some welding).