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Originally Posted by Jim B.
My point was, and is, simply this. The TRUE cost of running a car is in dollars per mile, (not only fuel mileage), which takes into account also such things like cost and frequency of repairs, insurance, garage costs, depreciation and other factors. FUEL MILEAGE IS BUT ONE MORE FACTOR, in determining total cost per mile to run a car.
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....Where any M117 powered vehicle will easily lose that war just based on routine maintenence.
If I were to perform such a swap, it would have to be with a modified 603. Screw the 606. It is indeed superior with the 4-valve design, but unless you are willing to spend mega-$$$, and are looking for an involved project with an end result of having little room to work on anything, its not worth the hassle. The 603/606 get more than twice the mileage of the 560.
. Modify that thing to at least the power level of a Euro high compression 560, and you'll do alright.
That said...I love the M117. It is very easy to work with when you know what you're doing. Its just some of the black boxes are ludicrously priced. Power is nice, except when using that power I can practically see the fuel gauge needle moving towards R at WOT.