Original 1970 914-6 about to go outlaw!, I'm about to hot-rod my 914-6 |
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Original 1970 914-6 about to go outlaw!, I'm about to hot-rod my 914-6 |
Hec |
May 23 2014, 04:45 PM
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Hec Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 14-July 13 From: Mexico City Member No.: 16,122 Region Association: None |
Hello Friends,
The restoration of my 1970 914-6 matching numbers, etc. has been slow... but good. The body work is almost ready and we'll start to assemble all the interiors, electrical, etc. BUT... the engine is going slow, my mechanic is a pretty good one and he "takes his time"... so I asked him... Is it too crazy to put in one of your 2.7L you have around while the original is finished?... not surprisingly he answered "That's the attitude!" let's do it!... I confess I may've been watching too many Magnus Walker videos and stuff that have inspired the idea of pumping up a little bit the performance of my car while keeping all the originality focus of the restoration... although I know I'm entering "the dark side of the force" here... I might never come back!... What do you guys think?! Thanks and have a great weekend, H. |
dw914six |
May 23 2014, 08:52 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 131 Joined: 18-January 14 From: Houston Member No.: 16,902 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I have original 916/6 cars with engines on both sides of what you are considering. I have a 2.2 911S engine in my signal orange and a 3.6 911 twin plug in my red. Both have all of the upgrades sensible for the extra power. As others have added, keep the original engines close. I keep mine on a pallet in my dry & secure warehouse.
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) I believe the 2.2 is a much more enjoyable choice with plenty of power. The 3.6 is an animal (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) but .....it is fun for sure, but I love the feel of the 2.2 S engine. It has 200 HP and the 3.6 brings 300 HP. Maybe the 2.7 is the ultimate choice for power and drivability. Good luck. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) |
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