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LS1 or V8 914? |
piss'n914 |
Jan 31 2014, 04:16 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 31-January 14 From: United States Member No.: 16,944 Region Association: Southern California |
Hey guys, I've very new to this whole thing. I'm still trying to figure out what is exactly wrong with my 914 (starting and running issue). But whats the possibility or reliability of installing a v8 or v6....other than the immediate install cost. what do ya'll think.
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Bruce Hinds |
Jan 31 2014, 09:51 PM
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V-8 madness Group: Members Posts: 734 Joined: 27-December 06 From: Port Orchard, WA Member No.: 7,391 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Like Bulitt said . .. "what's you vision for the car?"
If you're going to autocross, a V8 won't compete unless you spend a lot of bucks on all the suspension, braks, wheels and flairs. A hopped up 2.0 is great and really hard to beat. On the other hand, with simple up grades to the car even an old SBC in the 300 hp range will transform the car into an incredible road machine. Those pure to Porsche will talk about weight and it losing that light feel. But, it's only 250 LBS more . . . and unless you are going to the track, it can get you into more trouble than you can afford. A V8 car is truly a driving experience, especially if you live near some really nice mountain roads. |
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