Longevity of High Output Motors

[zen]

while i debated many options during the build of my bug, i went HO air to help keep the hobby alive. i built a bug because i wanted a bug and all of the things that come with the aircooled family. i went TIV for torque and long term reliability.

i see absolutely nothing wrong with the other options. they all have their pros and cons. mine was purely a decision of staying true to aircooled for that car. now my T3 Vanagon is another thing. not sure yet what direction i will go there. it is a budget beater project so the "deal" will greatly determine the result. thinking EJ25 or EJ22 Subaru conversion though. rotary is appealing just for something different for me. not a great torque engine for a van though.

[oicdn]

I've seen old school mini's with a Suzuki Hayabusa motor....200 stock hp.....15,000 rpm redline....sky's the limit for turbo and aftermarket parts for it. It's like the Civic of the motorcycle world....turbo those motors push some NASTY numbers....