Hi Stratts

if GA16DE is 4 cyl it is ok i heard it has some other version with 8 cyl also, i am not sure about it

thanks
regards
sumith

I believe the GA16DE is a 4 cylinder engine, and the SR20 also.

The GA16DE can produce bhp around 110-115 I believe, and the SR20 can produce a bit more than that, but I am looking for around 120-130 if I go for that option

Hi stratts

is it 4 or 8 cylinder ?
if you want 100-120 BHP or less don't go for 8 cylinder you may archive it by 4 cylinder engine like L series even ,

thanks
regards
sumith

Well, I was doing a bit of research last night in regards to a potential engine change, and have profiled a couple of engines that seem to be able to fit nicely into the 120y, and was wondering if you guys wouldn't mind giving your opinions?

The first was a GA16DE and the second an SR20. The Sr20 should definitely give it a boost in power, although a few things will need to be replaced to enable the car to handle the much higher bhp. The GA16DE is a bit more down to earth.

Thanks!

120why... that is all, nah tomo is on the $$$ again

Thanks everyone, I'll certainly have to get it looked over completely, and repaired. Thanks for all the advice and help. I'm not that mechanically minded that I could have sorted this out on my own, so thanks again!!

the noise is the motor pinging/detenating from the oil that it is burning,
loss of power,take foot off a little noise goes away,power back.
find cause of pinging.oil burning,incorect timing/advance,fuel mixtures,
compession,carbon buildup. i would say by wot u say it needs rebuilding.
tommo

Could be a long overhaul! Wonder if I could get that American TV show "Overhaulin'" all the way out here to South Africa!!!

I don't think its being bled.... it just isnt there, tuning could be an issue. but it sounds like you have your work cut out for you with it.

Many thanks for the info, and I shall get around to looking at replacing the rings.

Any ideas as to why the power is being bled elsewhere though, during acceleration?