Nicest 4 banger; your thoughts.

[Daddyfink]

I do remember that 510! A friend of mine sent me the link when he found it. It was a pretty cool build and glad it is going strong! 

Also, even though I am a Datsun guy, I must give props to the old school Toyota 18RG

[10thumbs]

A Datsun 510.

Now that was a foreign car I remember!

Ole cousin had one that was really quick, I loved riding in the thing!  It was not stock either, and had lots of power.  I liked the body, a nice racer.

Looked good too.

[oldcarfan]

The GM Quad 4 engines are cheap and with out the plastic cladding it bears a strong resemblance to an Offy!

[aurfalien]

The GM Quad 4 engines are cheap and with out the plastic cladding it bears a strong resemblance to an Offy!

Indeed;

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quad_4_engine#/media/File:Quad4-one.JPG

Was the racing variant ever kitted?

Edited December 25, 2016 by aurfalien

[oldcarfan]

Indeed;

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quad_4_engine#/media/File:Quad4-one.JPG

Was the racing variant ever kitted?

I think Monogram included one in their release of the Olds Aerotech High Performance series in the early 90s. Someone here may be able to verify this. Ebay has this kit off and on. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Monogram-High-Performance-Series-Olds-Aerotech-1-24-Sealed-/311745340017?hash=item4895786271:g:5McAAOSwA3dYMnXb

[lordairgtar]

A lot of really nice engines mentioned. I have to give props to the GM EcoTech four cylinder engines. Tough little beasts. Both my HHRs had them and now even my GMC Terrain has the 2.4 version. Pulls that heavy vehicle around quite nicely. Also an older Volvo B18 four was a reliable solid engine. Simple to work on too.

[keyser]

M12 BMW https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_M12 and S14 M3

Alfa 4 from GTA, GTZ

Stuff y'all mentioned. Miss my 510.Awesome car. 

Porsche 692 and 547

Lancia S4 Volumex and B20/24 V4

Bentley 3.0. from LM winners in 20's. Blower never did well but NA won x4

New AMG 2.0 turbo in CLA45 

Stutz Bearcat 4

Maserati 2.0-3.0's from Birdcage, 200Si

Subaru Flat 4's from WRC cars 

I think I like race motors. The Japanese 4's are innumerable. Cool stuff. 

 

 

 

[talon63]

Also, even though I am a Datsun guy, I must give props to the old school Toyota 18RG

 

I had a 71 Carona, with the 18RC, and that was another great old school four. 1.8L, iirc, and the owners manual for the car stated the "cruising" speed for the car was 112 mph. I put it to the test more than once. Bought it about 11 years old with about 50k on it ( it seriously belonged to a little old school teacher) and when I sold it, it was well over 200k.  

[MPi-KM]

I like the Toyota 4AGE myself especially the black top 20v

[1930fordpickup]

As far as the 2000 4 cylinder Pinto engine, they did not have much power stock but they sure would take a beating. I think they are the same 4 Cylinder that is used in the GTP Mustang kit from Monogram. They just had an aftermarket race head on them. Maybe it was the 2300 not sure what they started with. 

 

Edited December 28, 2016 by 1930fordpickup

[Daddyfink]

Let us not forget Sir Duke! 

[Erik Smith]

[Erik Smith]

Ford "banger" above. Never really had thoughts on the old four until I saw some of the TROG style cars...then realized how cool they are! Above is from the Revell '29 Woody with plugs from RB Motion. 

[Daddyfink]

Oh yeah, they can be cool