isnt it funny how everyone bags the 20
im on my 3rd (yes read it 3rd) rb20, and ive never thought otherwise. first one was a clapped out redtop nics mated to my auto, then i had a silvertop (which abruptly died too ). 3rd time lucky, got a silvertop, mated it to a gtst auto till i blew the auto. gone manual and never looked back. you learn to drive around the lack of torque, and i do tow loaded trailers with my car too (hence the big f**koff towbar i have). since gettin the minispool ive noticed the axle tramp more, but thats easily cured for me with some new rear suspension bushes.
Plus in SA a 20 is now classified as a "Bolt In" engine swap, which just requires an engine number change. No ID check, no Regency inspection and no engineers report needed. 25 requires minimum of 33 GTST brakes and booster (straight away engineers report needed because you change the booster). To do a VLT setup (when i checked the specs) technically you're supposed to hav GTS front brakes as minimum, but i havent seen anyone go thru dramas with stock brakes.
Just my 2c, from someone who sticks up for the 20s amongst us. Plus if 20s are so torqueless, how come a 31 with a silvertop, stock turbo, stock boost, sidemount and 3" exhaust can beat a 33 with front mount, 3" exhaust and essentially a better turbo?