Small or Big Port 4a?

[jdm_alex]

Hey guys. I'm new to the forum and the wonderful world of AE86's. I am a former Nissan boy but have recently been converted by mates. Anyway, I'm looking into buying a Sprinter soon and I'm just wodnering what spec. engine (Smallport or Bigport 4A-GE?) would best suit a hard N\A tune? E.g Cams, QTB's, Forged Internals and all that. Any feedback would be much appreciated.
Cheers,
Sam.

[4door]

according to bill sherwood the smallport head is best for around 200hp.

more than 200hp a bigport head is best he says.

whichever head u use, use a 7 rib block from the smallport/20v engines.

[jdm_alex]

Thankyou Trueno Kim. I'm hoping to get a Redtop 16v and I will use a 7 rib block.

[lo_rolla]

I got a bigport head, looks like I'm gonna have to go for 201hp. Sweet.

But if your desperate for a motor, I got a 20V head with quads for sale....

[rthy]

Sam have a squiz in the FAQ section, the link is in the top bar

there should be something usefull in there for you

[choom78]

If you buying a sprinter soon, look at the chassis/body/rust more importantly.

Engine is easily replaced and cost are comparable. Go drive a BP and SP and see which engine you prefer. Both can be made to deliver hipo.

[jdm_alex]

Thanks guys, i will have a squiz in the FAQ's. Anyone else got info? Oh, and I'm looking at buying just a 4A-C powered shell and building it up over time.

[rthy]

thats where most of us started, just make sure you start with your suspension first ok?