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[LDMartin]

Jon wrote:
> Actually, I really don't see the SR family living much longer in
> production circles.  Once the kinks are hammered out of the QR25DE,
>that'll probably be the preferred small car engine.

I think I agree with you on the SR (pure guess on my part but....no good
deal lasts forever) although for world markets the 2.5 is probably not the
overall answer for a "small car" engine.  Too many countries start charging
big tax bucks for cars over two liters.  I gotta believe that the QR was
built to a
lower, more "cost effective" standard.  No offense meant to anyone who has
one.
It's just that things weren't going very well for Nissan during the time of
the
QR development and I'd bet that there was pressure all around to squeeze
nickels.  That's not to say it's a dog, it clearly is not.  I just think it
was easier i.e. cheaper for them to get both HP/TQ and EPA numbers by
increasing displacement than by going the over built, more expensive, higher
RPM/technology route.  So, at least to me, it does not appear that the QR
architecture is anywhere near as over built as is the SR family.  I'll
change my mind about the less than robust build when I
see a QR factory turbo.  Until then we can all enjoy the QR for what it is,
an acceptable compromise that kept the entry price low and preserved most of
the fun.

Larry Martin
'92 SE-R