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The 3v/3650 combo is very reliable when cared for. I used to have a 2006 that I tracked a lot and it didn't really give me any issues. Engine mods are a terrible value haha. If you get one, just do basic engine stuff as an air intake and tune cover the majority of power gains to be had. Could also do longtubes if you felt like it, that was a nice increase but the install sucks. I ran mine on the original radiator and it was fine. They don't rev that high so heat was never an issue.
Suspension wise they are identical for all purposes, the longer control arm can be swapped over if desired. Mine had about 78k on it when I sold it, had been driven hard (but cared for) since 41k. They are great cars, and are dirt cheap now. Are you going to be street driving it a lot? If you can get some weight out of the car, they can be pretty quick even with 300-330 hp.
Thanks, Cory
I appreciate the info
I'm going to have to put my plans on getting another S197 on hold for at least a little while longer now as I just pulled the trigger on something else today
I'm a bit reluctant to say what it is for fear of getting banned
In any case, I'm still going to be keeping tabs on S197 stuff because like you said there are some really good deals out there now
I'm going to need to find more space!
George