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| freestone |
 Jul 6 2004, 10:15 AM
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As I contemplate the upgrade possibility from a 2.7rs, is it possible to put too much engine in a 914-6?
I don't want to drag race, or even do DE's in it, but I do want the best back country road driving car and one gets used to HP. What type of engine would be the optimal if I put on 8" tires? Is it possible to overdo it and end up with a less usable car? Where is the sweet spot? Is that a lot different than a 2.7rs which I have gotten used to already - hence wanting more! I would have this professionally done. |
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| cha914 |
Jul 6 2004, 12:28 PM
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MUSR 8 - 5lug conversion done wed - drive 500miles thrus Group: Members Posts: 739 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 63 |
Geeze...a guy asks a civilized question about what is usable horsepower on the street and gets jumped for being a street racer...
I think torque is much more important for a street car than pure HP, and alot more fun. Also, factor in how easy it is to drive. My 914 has a fairly peaky motor it in with a lightened flywheel, so it doesn't have the best street manners, but thats what I get for having a dual purpose car. I can't really help with a motor choice because I have really only drooled on big motor 914's much less driven them. From what I hear a stockish 3.2 is hard to beat... Tony (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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freestone Serious: Is there too much engine ? Jul 6 2004, 10:15 AM
VegasRacer My answer is the quote at the bottom of this post. Jul 6 2004, 10:36 AM J P Stein OK, I'm geting old........
I've tried out... Jul 6 2004, 10:45 AM freestone Ouch.
But there are plenty of corners you can see... Jul 6 2004, 10:49 AM Andyrew 200-250 is a real screamer. You just have to learn... Jul 6 2004, 11:38 AM J P Stein Dude, I'm done preaching.
A 3.6 L will allow ... Jul 6 2004, 11:49 AM URY914 If I could plant a jet engine from a 767 in my car... Jul 6 2004, 11:57 AM Howard ... Jul 6 2004, 12:00 PM freestone I am here to learn. (And I do race regularly, btw... Jul 6 2004, 12:06 PM Andyrew If they feel spongy, have a pro bleed them. Ie tak... Jul 6 2004, 12:15 PM siverson In general, the replies on these types of posts ar... Jul 6 2004, 12:15 PM iamchappy It sounds like you are looking for nice drivable p... Jul 6 2004, 12:18 PM SirAndy <... Jul 6 2004, 12:25 PM Mueller I think I would be afraid to drive a 914 with a 3.... Jul 6 2004, 12:39 PM J P Stein SLITS ... Jul 6 2004, 12:50 PM RON S. I too'll chime in.
I like others started my p... Jul 6 2004, 01:01 PM scotty QUOTE
propricer Since you already have a 2.7 and said you like low... Jul 6 2004, 01:25 PM cha914 QUOTE
J P Stein Something caused this to move it to the upper sect... Jul 6 2004, 02:07 PM Howard R My 2.7 has 240hp and great torque. I can't us... Jul 6 2004, 02:09 PM double-a ... Jul 6 2004, 02:17 PM J P Stein As I understand it....
Airport Way near Gresham, O... Jul 6 2004, 02:43 PM skline I read this whole thread and all the brake advice ... Jul 6 2004, 03:19 PM scotty JP: Yeah, that was a bad one. You can't tell ... Jul 6 2004, 04:07 PM TimT here is one extreme, this 914 has a 956 engine in ... Jul 6 2004, 04:40 PM
redshift If anyone needs, I have a few pictures of cars tha... Jul 6 2004, 07:12 PM |
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