more reliable : GT or ST ?, probably been coverd before... Options

[Batman722]

maybe it's just me but I think I have seen more posts about GT having more probs than STs. Am I just imagining it ?

I know they are both some of the most reliable engines ever, but, which is more reliable long term ?

My opinion is that GT owners have most likely driven their cars harder (more wear and tear) than ST owners. If your car has the power you are more likely to use it more often. People with a 7a probably aren't going to push it because, well, they aren't going to get the results they want and probably accept it. I think you are more likely to find a more abused GT than an ST.

If you find a babied GT or a babied ST, which would last longer ?

what do you all think ?

[Kwanza26]

The 7AFE powerplant and drivetrain is far more reliable... or... they have less "quirks"... I've yet to see any major headaches with a 7AFE, 4AFE, or any A series engine, C50, C52 tranny, or anything like that in years (since my own in fact). I have quite a few fun stories about S series engines though... like a rod through the block, the bottom-end sounding like a table saw, the 3SFE head that ate spark plug wires, the mysterious valve cover leaks, etc. Not saying one engine is better than the other, but from my experience, the 7AFE's seem to have less trouble in my direction than 3SFE/5SFEs do... in fact, we just finshed pulling out a JDM 3SFE from a Camry that had some major rod knocks...

Both should be equally strong if the owner does his/her maintence... oh... and I don't think it's much to do with driving style. I beat the crap out of my 7AFE... and I beat the crap out of my 5SFE (MR2).

This post has been edited by Kwanza26: Mar 5, 2005 - 3:01 AM