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BR2.0L or BR2.3L??

Old Jan 2, 2008 | 09:29 PM
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BR2.0L or BR2.3L??

for my evo IX with:

HTA35R
AMS VSR intake manifold
Cosworth IX cams
1000CC injectors
BR Race core intercooler
greddy UICP
BR 3" Downpipe
3.5" Catback
Agency Power Fuel Rail
HKS fuel pressure regulator
Ported and polished Head
Supertech valve springs and retainers
exedy twin plate


purpose..weekend beastly cruiser...highway sprints...drag. ONLY!

please recommend..
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 10:40 PM
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2.0
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 10:58 PM
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 11:11 PM
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2.0 done deal 11k no problem
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 11:36 PM
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why would i need 11k rpms if (as i understand) that the turbo will run out of breath by 9k?
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 12:35 AM
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 01:13 AM
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wow...equal amount of votes...
now thats gonna ease the selection for me...hahahahahahahahah
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 02:16 AM
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2.0, 9k RPM
thats the best deal ever
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 03:44 AM
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Depends on the altitude (at least for me that’s important being at 2500m/6500ft above sea level)

At the coast - 2L any day which is what i voted for, at my altitude, the 2,3 will be the only option.
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 05:54 AM
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lol..i am at sea level
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 05:56 AM
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How much drag? I would say 2.3 for around town and highway. I thought the 2.0 was better if you want road racing.
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 05:58 AM
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Can't go wrong with BR

For your use I agree 2.0L
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 06:25 AM
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drag every weekend...also high way runs with Z06's from a roll..:S
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 06:47 AM
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2.3 ---> keep the car fun...
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 06:49 AM
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Drag every weekend!

Better order a couple transfer cases and gearboxes to start with.

Seriously though, there is a million threads about this, if you can't figure out what you want from your car, then I recommend finding some people with modified Evo's and trying them out to see what your getting into.

If you don't like torque, go for the 2 litre lol.
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