<VV> turobo vs 140

[Mark Durham]

OK, Aside from Seth's grumbly comments, the 140 will give you better
off the line performance, simply because it takes the turbo a bit to
spool up. There are things  you can do to mitigate some of your
concerns. The valve seats can be staked to prevent them from coming
out. A regularily driven car should not have issues with a gummed up
secondary. Just drive it regularily and put some marvel mystery oil in
the gas once in awhile, if anything.

If the engine was overhauled by a repupable guy or shop, and you are
reasonable as to how  you drive the car, I doubt you will have many
issues. But as was stated, these are antiques and problems will arise.
Any old car is a hobby, not just fun transportation.

If you want performance and no issues, go buy a new car!  Mark Durham

On Sun, Jun 26, 2011 at 5:17 PM, grethers <grethers at bellsouth.net> wrote:
> I'm in the market for a Corsa..had a 180 turbo in my youth and loved it
> after a 61 Monza..not  a mechanic, just like the uniqueness and styling of
> the sec gen cars. Read good and not so good things about turbos and
> 140's..turbos need a lot of "owner involvement" to keep  them at peak
> performance...140's have may have valve seat issues...secondary carbs can
> become "gummed up" in the car isn't "punched" regularly..just want to drive
> the car on the street and be able to get away from a stoplight decently (
> maybe occasionally surprise an unsuspecting same age Porsche !!) and enjoy
> having a unique car.  Would love to hear from those with
> experience!!!!....ED
>
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