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Old 08-16-2010, 01:42 PM   #28
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i'm not picking on you because i know this is YOUR car, and all that really matters at the end of the day is that you are satisfied with it. i get that. however, it just seems to me that that's a weak excuse to not port the engine. if it's a matter of money or possible issues with emissions, then that's one thing. however, the incessant need to compare old rotaries to the NEW is just crazy - at least, that's my take on it. the gains are still, regardless of if they are comparable to the older engines. they are different engines and direct comparisons should be avoided with things like this. at any rate, the engine is back together and running already, so saying, "you should have ..." is pointless. i just wanted to comment. everything else is looking good. enjoy.
It's my understanding (please correct me if I'm wrong) streetporting adds top end but also reduces low end torque and fuel economy. As such, if it's just for a daily driver/weekend fun car, it's not necessarily a good thing.
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