klm Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 2.3L or 2.4L for used convertible? Is one better?I know about the horsepower but are there any inherent differences that are real good or bad? Does one hold up better than the other.Thank you,Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DouginDenver Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 2.3L or 2.4L for used convertible? Is one better?I know about the horsepower but are there any inherent differences that are real good or bad? Does one hold up better than the other.Thank you,KurtNot that I'm aware of. I've never driven the HPT version, but for whatever it's worth I have read in more than one place that some people fee the LPT, althoug it has considerbly less horsepower, has more a more "usable" power band for most typical around town driving because the boost kicks in sooner. Having never driven the HPT, I cannot say whether I agree or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T5power Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 Not that I'm aware of. I've never driven the HPT version, but for whatever it's worth I have read in more than one place that some people fee the LPT, althoug it has considerbly less horsepower, has more a more "usable" power band for most typical around town driving because the boost kicks in sooner. Having never driven the HPT, I cannot say whether I agree or not. blasphemy! the HPT's are quite fun in the 35-90 mph range. there isn't much that can touch a modded T5 engine at those speeds. but down low, the LPT has some pretty good grunt on even a stock tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesC70 Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 Think of it this way....Have you ever wanted to have LESS power??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64pvolvo1800 Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 2.3L or 2.4L for used convertible? Is one better?I know about the horsepower but are there any inherent differences that are real good or bad? Does one hold up better than the other.Thank you,KurtLPT 2.4 ONLY comes in auto, no stick.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicaljake Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 They are very similar. Just one puts out more power. Basicsly the same mpg though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FistFull Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 Think of it this way....Have you ever wanted to have LESS power???Nothing less needs to be said.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klm Posted September 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Thank you one and all for the replies.I had the T-5 in my 850 and it really did jump on the rare occasion when I asked it to. What are the common mods referenced above? What kind of gains can be made and at what cost?The LPT would be fine for the Mrs. I'm sure and since it's going to be her car I guess we will see whats available.Thanks again,Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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