Cost effective to convert 4cyl to 8cyl?

Too much to be worth it. Running gear, suspension, brakes, exhaust and electrical, I probably missed a few things. Like others have posted already, a unique, hot rodded 4 cyl. can be pretty cool

Not unless you derive an inordinate amount of pleasure from the process of first hunting down the parts, and then doing all the work, and there will be lots of it....

Depends on what your goal is. If you're looking for an easy upgrade to a more fun street machine, then the answer is a resounding "NO". Lots of work, lots of expense. And you end up with essentially a stock vehicle that has cost you twice it's book value. Simply trading vehicles is generally cheaper, and it's a whole lot easier.

OTOH, if you're building a drag strip or (better yet) a road course warrier, then a 4cyl car is a good place to start. You'll end up replacing most of the factory parts anyway. Might as well start out with a less expensive shell that you already own.

On 24 May 2007 16:50:54 GMT, "TC" wrote something wonderfully witty:

All depends, are you a devotee of the Marquis De Sade?

I have read this before. Can the 2.3L be adequately hot-rodded? A good balance of power and reliabilty?

I Googled this in like, two seconds.

"TC" wrote in news:4656b9a8$0$4660 $ snipped-for-privacy@roadrunner.com:

One good answer - turbo.

I don't know how much gas is where you live, but I'm wondering if it would be worth the cost of converting a 8 cyl to a 4 cyl !!!

wabbitslayer

google "motion dynamics", they specialize in svo 2.3L turbo race cars

Maybe if you drive it for 30 years...