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Old 11-04-2010, 10:09 PM   #12
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I'm pulling the motor saturday morning. I also bought another 13b motor complete from a 88.
This would be an S4 NA? (6-port)
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Of course that was before I knew there are differences in the 13b. So I can't just bolt the new one in place & go.
I am guessing that the existing engine is a 4 port...
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Can someone tell me if there is a benefit to going with the newer motor? Be nice to have Fuel injection.
Fuel Injection is one advantage, the chrome finish sticks better to the newer housings, so the flaking isn't such a problem.
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How much better is the 6 port motor?
I think by this you mean 'How much worse is the 6-port motor?' - Considerably. The 4 port makes considerably more power in stock trim and has a lot more potential.

Here is a torque curve comparison between the two, the 6-port was completely stock, the 4-port was mildly ported.
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