YACT: How many cylinders do you prefer?

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BoberFett

Lifer
Oct 9, 1999
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Originally posted by: bradw
Originally posted by: iamwiz82
Originally posted by: bradw
Originally posted by: johnjbruin
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I like to have tq available at low RPMs and not wind up the engine like all the new V6s/I4s that are in the market today.


Well try a high performance straight six, such as an RB26DETT, and see how long it takes for the engine to wind up....

Jesus, how many times are you going to mention that stupid combination of letters and numbers?


Firstly, it's quiet obvious that my name is Brad, not Jesus. Secondly, your uneducated input is not appreciated. That "stupid combination of letters and numbers" is clearly too stupid for your mind to handle, this is what it means:
RB is the engine code used by Nissan to denote the engine type. 26 means 2.6 litre, D refers to the dual overhead cam setup, E refers to the electronic (multi point) fuel injection, and TT means twin turbo.

Is that stupid enough for you???
What's stupid is that you feel the need to inject it into every post. It's like a kid who just learned a new word and uses it in every sentence whether it belongs there or not.
 

wasssup

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Nov 28, 2000
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4 cylinder. I like small, light, high revving cars (civic, rsx, wrx, etc).

My cousins lincoln navigator redlined at 4k or something weird like that...oddest thing I ever saw.
 

Muse

Lifer
Jul 11, 2001
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YACT = ? Yet another car thread?

I prefer my quad skates. I strap up my 4 wheeler skates 10+ times for every time I key up one of my cars (4 bangers). And I guess I take my bike out 5+ times.
 

bradw

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Aug 5, 2006
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Originally posted by: Muse
YACT = ? Yet another car thread?

I prefer my quad skates. I strap up my 4 wheeler skates 10+ times for every time I key up one of my cars (4 bangers). And I guess I take my bike out 5+ times.


lol :D
 

BornStar

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Oct 30, 2001
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Originally posted by: vi_edit
Originally posted by: PCMarine
QFT
There's a good chance my next car will have a 2.0T in it.

Ditto. I'm very happy to hear that VW will start offering the Sport Package on the 2.0T Passats. I'm thinking a 2.0T Passat Wagon will be a good kiddie hauler in a few years. I just hope that when I go to buy they'll have the DSG's in them instead of the Tips.
Good choice, the DSG is an awesome transmission.

I'm really on the fence about this. On one hand, I love my wife's 2.0T but on the other, I really like the refined power from my V8. I'd personally say that there's a place for both. If I want to have fun I'll take the 2.0T but if I'm just going to be cruising, it's the V8 all the way.
 

Nebor

Lifer
Jun 24, 2003
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The inline 6 or v12 is the perfect engine.

The poll is missing the 5 cylinder, and I have one that would outrun most everyone else here. :p
 

Fenixgoon

Lifer
Jun 30, 2003
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Originally posted by: BornStar18
Originally posted by: vi_edit
Originally posted by: PCMarine
QFT
There's a good chance my next car will have a 2.0T in it.

Ditto. I'm very happy to hear that VW will start offering the Sport Package on the 2.0T Passats. I'm thinking a 2.0T Passat Wagon will be a good kiddie hauler in a few years. I just hope that when I go to buy they'll have the DSG's in them instead of the Tips.
Good choice, the DSG is an awesome transmission.

I'm really on the fence about this. On one hand, I love my wife's 2.0T but on the other, I really like the refined power from my V8. I'd personally say that there's a place for both. If I want to have fun I'll take the 2.0T but if I'm just going to be cruising, it's the V8 all the way.

new camaro? ;)
 

FallenHero

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Jan 2, 2006
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Originally posted by: BoberFett
Originally posted by: bradw
Originally posted by: iamwiz82
Originally posted by: bradw
Originally posted by: johnjbruin
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I like to have tq available at low RPMs and not wind up the engine like all the new V6s/I4s that are in the market today.


Well try a high performance straight six, such as an RB26DETT, and see how long it takes for the engine to wind up....

Jesus, how many times are you going to mention that stupid combination of letters and numbers?


Firstly, it's quiet obvious that my name is Brad, not Jesus. Secondly, your uneducated input is not appreciated. That "stupid combination of letters and numbers" is clearly too stupid for your mind to handle, this is what it means:
RB is the engine code used by Nissan to denote the engine type. 26 means 2.6 litre, D refers to the dual overhead cam setup, E refers to the electronic (multi point) fuel injection, and TT means twin turbo.

Is that stupid enough for you???
What's stupid is that you feel the need to inject it into every post. It's like a kid who just learned a new word and uses it in every sentence whether it belongs there or not.

OH YEAH?! RB26DETT RB26DETT RB26DETT RB26DETT RB26DETT RB26DETT RB26DETT RB26DETT
 

kt

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Apr 1, 2000
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Originally posted by: bradw
Originally posted by: iamwiz82
Originally posted by: bradw
Originally posted by: johnjbruin
8
I like to have tq available at low RPMs and not wind up the engine like all the new V6s/I4s that are in the market today.


Well try a high performance straight six, such as an RB26DETT, and see how long it takes for the engine to wind up....

Jesus, how many times are you going to mention that stupid combination of letters and numbers?


Firstly, it's quiet obvious that my name is Brad, not Jesus. Secondly, your uneducated input is not appreciated. That "stupid combination of letters and numbers" is clearly too stupid for your mind to handle, this is what it means:
RB is the engine code used by Nissan to denote the engine type. 26 means 2.6 litre, D refers to the dual overhead cam setup, E refers to the electronic (multi point) fuel injection, and TT means twin turbo.

Is that stupid enough for you???

I read your post.. and I just can't stop laughing. :laugh:
 

RollWave

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May 20, 2003
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Once you've driven a Viper with 10 and all that low rpm power its hard to like anything else! The engine just ALWAYS wants to go. No need to get the revs up.
 

npoe1

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Jul 28, 2005
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Originally posted by: thirdeye
Give me a turbo 4 and I'm happy :)

That is a Killer combo, 4 cylinders and a good turbo, get you more than a V8. No mistake.
 

bradw

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Aug 5, 2006
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Originally posted by: sniperruff
i prefer 16.

and wheres the option for 3 and 5? no love for geo metro and volvo's?

That's right, no love for the geo metro and volvo's... But, who cares???
 

Fritzo

Lifer
Jan 3, 2001
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Straight 6. More power than a 4, but doesn't use as much gas as an 8.

If I could find one of those drop top Mitsubishi Spyders for cheap, I'd buy one in a minute. The 6's in those things cranked :)