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850 / 960 engine similarities 850

posted by  Erwin on  Wed Jun 26 08:42 CST 2002
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Just something I've wondered about. I had considered a 960 before buying my 855t. The only reason I didn't go the 960 route is their horrific reputation for engine reliability.

Simple quesiton, isn't the 960's inline six essentially the same as the 850's I5? What I mean is, aren't they're a "modular" engine? Siimilar or identical specs/parts for pistons and rods but of course one more cylinder? The same basic design of a 4-valve DOHC, hydraulic lifter, etc?

Why is the 960's rep so much worse than the 850's?
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Erwin in Memphis, '95 855t






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