c vs. sc
05-13-2005, 01:52 PM
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c vs. sc
You guys appear to be looking for more activity on this forum so I'll oblige with a very basic question as I attempt to ramp up on my knowledge of 356's. I have scanned through the registry website and couldn't find specific details. I know the differences that exist in the engines; however, what other differences exist between a C and an SC?
Secondly, do we know how many of each were produced?
Thanks in advance.
Secondly, do we know how many of each were produced?
Thanks in advance.
05-13-2005, 02:37 PM
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No difference in a C and an SC other than the motor.
The SC had 20 more horsepower.
Production numbers were 13,509 C cars (coupes and cabs combined) and
3,165 SC produced.
Along through the years when a C needed an engine rebuild it was less expensive to do it with a big bore kit, like a 1720cc, which essentialy turned the C into an SC as far as horsepower goes.
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The SC had 20 more horsepower.
Production numbers were 13,509 C cars (coupes and cabs combined) and
3,165 SC produced.
Along through the years when a C needed an engine rebuild it was less expensive to do it with a big bore kit, like a 1720cc, which essentialy turned the C into an SC as far as horsepower goes.
Robert
05-13-2005, 03:00 PM
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Thanks for the response. If I may, I have a few additional questions on this topic.
1. Are the B models similar in that only the motor differenciates the Normal, S and S90?
2. Based on current public opinion, does increasing the capacity of a C motor (or Normal for B's) compromise any value for originality? Or is this an accepted "update?"
3. Does the factory C (or B) block accomodate an increase in displacement without any negative consequences to longevity, reliability, etc.?
Thanks again.
1. Are the B models similar in that only the motor differenciates the Normal, S and S90?
2. Based on current public opinion, does increasing the capacity of a C motor (or Normal for B's) compromise any value for originality? Or is this an accepted "update?"
3. Does the factory C (or B) block accomodate an increase in displacement without any negative consequences to longevity, reliability, etc.?
Thanks again.
05-13-2005, 05:05 PM
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1- Besides the scripts (of course), the Super 90 has a camber compensator on the rear suspension.
2- Increasing displacement does not hurt originality as far as you keep the original case.
3- If you use a good set of P/C...have a reputable rebuilder to perform the job and don't have a crazy compression rate, your engine will be as reliable as stock.
Take care...
2- Increasing displacement does not hurt originality as far as you keep the original case.
3- If you use a good set of P/C...have a reputable rebuilder to perform the job and don't have a crazy compression rate, your engine will be as reliable as stock.
Take care...
05-14-2005, 01:02 AM
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arent there also differences with the cases and heads though? (not to mention cam followers, non sodium filled valves, possably crank and other slight internal differences.. but i believe you can put in late 616 internals to up grade it). im not sure but i think i read that somewhere,
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Dont forget that the SC tach goes to 6000 while the C goes to 5200.
While with the increase in displacement that has been discussed will make HP numbers of the C equal to that of the SC the torque curve will not have the high revving traits that make the SC special in my mind. If I had a C I would probally keep it 1600 cc. Way it was designed is good enough for me.
While with the increase in displacement that has been discussed will make HP numbers of the C equal to that of the SC the torque curve will not have the high revving traits that make the SC special in my mind. If I had a C I would probally keep it 1600 cc. Way it was designed is good enough for me.