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@DannyP posted:

AT the end of the day for me it's how many miles are you gonna drive it? That is the most important question you need to ask yourself. If it's a toy, chances are the mileage will be LOW

LennyC has a 2270 type4. It will probably outlast every single one of us. It's built well, not overstressed at all, and puts out tons of torque and over 150 hp. Probably the perfect Speedster motor.

A 2110 type1 will do almost the same. 90.5 cylinders stay round, which is why a LOT of you get them.

A 2276 type1 is the same stroke as a 2110 with 94 cylinders. I am building one now for a 550(not mine). The 94mm cylinders last 40,000 miles. Personally I won't spend 3.5k on Nickies. It's all about the cost/benefit ratio. I can buy 2 sets of Mahle 94s, drive 80k, and have a LOT of change left in my pocket. Even if I had someone else re-do the top end for me.

Right now I'm installing EFI on my 2165cc type1. I'm totally comfortable with carbs. It's the challenge for me. Anyway, I figure I'll end up with the reliability of a Subaru, but I'll still have to adjust the valves once a year, as well as change the oil. Really not a big deal at all, that.

I put about 4900 miles in 3 years on the Speedster. So I am hardly driving it and I am far from heavy footed pushing the engine. At the rate above, it would take me... ~24 years to get to 40,000 miles in the Coupe (it is early so my math could be wrong)... LOL!

Greg does have a 2276cc(?) option. I am dropping the Speedster off there this morning. The new buyer is going to have him add a few things. Gives me a chance to catch up with Greg - it has been a few months...

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