04-23-2013, 04:24 PM
ehhh, don't be scared of valve adjustments, I wouldn't really consider that as "the motor needing to come apart", it's just the valve cover. And you'd check it once every 2ish years. Unfortunately, yes, it's with shims, which I find vastly more annoying than adjusters since you have to check and then order shims, but it's still fairly easy to check, and you might not have to replace any. Not apples to apples, but I can adjust an old 4-cyl BMW's valves on a lunch break (helps when there are only 8!).
As far as why they do it? Because it's better, obviously! :mrgreen: Well, ok, it's pretty silly for a street engine these days, I must admit. But hey, people want a racing engine in their street car? YOU GOT IT.
Back to the topic...
You have no number of seats/cargo requirements or preferences?
Also, you say you like something "rareish" but not completely crazy. Might I suggest removing your "made in the last 10 years" requirement? For $25-30k, you could pick one of many classic cars, older BMWs, Mustang, Porsches, find a restored one and DD it. Then you really have something unique but still reliable. Of course... you might be adjusting valves! :thumbup:
As far as why they do it? Because it's better, obviously! :mrgreen: Well, ok, it's pretty silly for a street engine these days, I must admit. But hey, people want a racing engine in their street car? YOU GOT IT.
Back to the topic...
You have no number of seats/cargo requirements or preferences?
Also, you say you like something "rareish" but not completely crazy. Might I suggest removing your "made in the last 10 years" requirement? For $25-30k, you could pick one of many classic cars, older BMWs, Mustang, Porsches, find a restored one and DD it. Then you really have something unique but still reliable. Of course... you might be adjusting valves! :thumbup:
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