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Re: [T3] Type engine longevity


You'll probably get a bunch of messages like this, but if you're
going for bulletproof reliability (and longevity), don't get
drop-in oversized cylinders, especially 88s!  They have much
thinner cylinder walls and can't dissipate heat as well.  I'm
not an expert about these motors, but you are much better off
staying 1600 (add performance with cam/rockers/porting/carbs),
going 1776 (open up for 90.5mm), or using the type 4 engine.
  
On a similar note, you can bump a 1.7 to a 1.8 using stock
parts, which is just as easy as the 88mm upgrade on a T1/T3 but
a lot safer since it was factory.

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