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Aug 23, 2010 | 07:53 PM

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Actually not.. the RARE 4g63 Block is going for 800.00 or more where the 4g64 for the 2.1L is going for 300.00.. The 2.1L isnt anything more than a custom headgasket needed and some small cheap parts..

Mike

Good to know

Aug 23, 2010 | 08:21 PM

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John Shepard has a 2.3 in his personal evo and with a 3586 runs 9.5's at 151. I think that is pretty good for a 2.3, but I also would like to see it with a little bigger turbo?? I think the 2.3 is a good motor with the right gearing in the trans.

Last time I was down at his place I looked at his setup but I didnt know it was a 2.3L

Aug 23, 2010 | 08:25 PM

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Last time I was down at his place I looked at his setup but I didnt know it was a 2.3L

Yes shep runs a 2.3L and custom trans setup to get thru the traps at lower RPM.. he is 1 person and not common example.. I would not suggest it..

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Aug 24, 2010 | 07:53 AM

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Yes shep runs a 2.3L and custom trans setup to get thru the traps at lower RPM.. he is 1 person and not common example.. I would not suggest it..

Mike

If its working from him then why not? He has a Buschur 2.3??? Is the Buschur 2.3 no good??