Trackslut wrote:
Hey guys,
I am trying to decide on an engine to use for my Locost and was hoping to get your suggestions and thoughts on the 4 engines I have been considering.
Goals:
250whp on 91 pump gas
Reliable
Easily replaceable parts
Low miles
Light weight
Stock bottom end, mostly stock head (adding cams is okay)
I know its not one of the four you have been considering, so I apologize for the hijack, but its seems a Ford 5.0 meets all your criteria and exceeds the majority of the engines listed. Maybe it has to be a four for track events or something, but the 302 easily makes more than 250 hp with some basic mods, is extremely reliable, you'll be able to find parts for it across the country at any auto shop, and likely for cheaper than the four listed, most parts are easy to replace, its light (about 50 lb less than the Ecoboost 2.0 for example), and should easily put out 300 hp with the stock bottom end. Another major plus, is you can get a motor, wiring, ECU, etc. for about $800.00, a heck of a lot less than the cheapest of the four at $4,063.00. Also, they fit pretty good and are generally an easier fit than a turbo four. Basically, picking on the EcoBoost 2L for example, the 302 will basically beat it in every category, price, power, weight, size, parts availability, price of parts, easy to work on, etc.