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914-6 vs. 914-4...Your opinion |
Joshporsche |
Oct 22 2004, 08:07 AM
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914 addiction Group: Members Posts: 47 Joined: 27-July 04 From: St. George, UT Member No.: 2,408 |
Hey guys! I'm sure this has been hashed out a million times here, but i was just wondering how it feels to have a powerful 914-6. I own a totaled 2.0 and it's stock. Wrecked it right after high school. (good tires are important!!!) Interesting enough-my friend owned a 1998 454 suburban and my 914 was exactly as fast as it all the way to 98 mph when the suburban's governor kicked in. Here's my question-how fast is a regular 914-6? What car (speed wise) does it compare to? I understand all 914-6's will be different-but i would like to know about yours. Let me know your thoughts!
Josh |
Jake Raby |
Oct 23 2004, 07:57 AM
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Engine Surgeon Group: Members Posts: 9,398 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States |
I have assisted with two six conversions and done one 100% myself.... I do have experience with the conversion.
The cost to rebuild a 150 or 180HP four cylinder isn't much at all. I offer the service to any of my customers that still are the original owners of my engines for 1/2 labor! The parts to do the job are as limited as a full set of bearings, cam and lifter set (maybe if you have conventional lifters- not needed if you have ceramics) a set of rings, set of valves and a few incidental items.. I just did one of these jobs 3 weeks ago for a 115,000 mile 2270. It was an early version of mine and only made 135BHP in its original state. I was even suprised with the engine's wear and integrity. The customer is a neat freak and kept the engine in perfect tune, with oil changes every 2K. I did the service mentioned above and replaced his cam and lifters with a more developed set with ceramics and his bill was still only 1800.00- the engine made 153BHP on the dyno this time around with no other changes. Rebuild a six for that and get dyno tuning to boot!- I dare ya..... I will never try to convince anyone that I talk to that has strong feelings about a six to go with one of my engines, or any other four. If you want it- go get it but the day when that MassIVe sticker is looked you in the face, on the back of the 4 cylinder car that just passed you remember just how shitty you are going to feel! Don't worry though, you won't be alone, its happeneing more and more day after day! The only thing that feels better than passing a six with a four is the Camaro that I killed at the drag strip last Friday night with my 66 Beetle and just 200HP! He went home shortly therafter..... Some people have an attitude of "There is no replacement for displacement." My attitude is " The only replacement for displacement is weight reduction." |
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