LS1 or V8 914? |
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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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somd914 |
Feb 1 2014, 07:15 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 1,171 Joined: 21-February 11 From: Southern Maryland Member No.: 12,741 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
All depends what you want - a sports car or a muscle car?
I have a 2056 in my teener which on paper should be pulling in the 115-120 HP. I also have an '84 Carrera 3.2 liter at around 230 HP and a '05 Suby GT 2.5 turbo pulling around 280 HP. I'd say right out of the hole the Suby is the fastest, but the Carrera will take over once it's revs build. In the handling department between the three, Porsches all the way with the teener in the lead. My college-aged sons like driving all three but prefer the 914 and argue who should get in the will (hopefully I have a few decades of enjoyment left...). But they track Miatas and are willing to give up ponies for a lighter, better handling car. For each their own, but if it's all about laying down rubber, save yourself a lot of time and money and go for a Camaro, Mustang, or Challenger... |
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