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Originally posted by ForcedFirebird View Post
Apples to apples. Brand new built m20>used up s52 that's at least 23yr old - and more than likely 100k+ miles and most of them are sludged over, need VANOS rebuilds, sticky cam followers etc. Also, remember, he was paying a professional to do all the work. If you price out all the parts needed for an s52 swap and pay a shop to do it (around 30-40 man hours, top to bottom, wiring, exhaust, oil pan swap etc), an s52 swap suddenly doesn't look so great.
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Originally posted by amcp View Post
I dont wanna crap in this thread but a decent s52 can still be had for 2-3gs. All the gaskets can be replaced and swapped in by any home mechanic. You dont need to pay a shop to do it. You probably will need a shop to do a m20 head, dyno tune it, and maybe any motor work for increased displacement.
Yeah, this could go round and round all day lol. I still love my m20, but also cater to the 24v baby 6's at work, too.
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