Originally Posted by
Os8472
The problems you had with a c1j that led you to go f4r are exactly what i mean, yeah there is no dowt the c1j is an amazing engine and i don't think you'll find another 1.4 that can do what it can but at the end of the day the c1j can make the power the F series can but it won't last, whats the point in saying "yes i have 300bhp, but i can only use it once a week for 30 seconds at a time", where as a well built F series will make more power at the same boost and can rev higher when ever you like without wearing out things like cam bearings, big end bearings, cracking liners for example.
Yes the c1j is good but its old, parts are limited, you can get more out of more modern engines and the compertition are getting faster and faster, time moves on and the c1j will go down in history as a amazing engine but its time is coming towards an end.
I've stuck with c1j and defended it against everyone who told me i could do more with something else but time and money have forced my hand to make a change but i intend to give the old girl under my care a damn good send off.