0-60 for a 914/6 with 3.2? Options

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The numbers are secondary to the driving experience of course, but just curious if anyone’s ever benchmark to their conversion against a stopwatch?

[Coondog]

I would think a six mated to a 915 trans would show much better 0 to 60 numbers.

[mepstein]

I would think a six mated to a 915 trans would show much better 0 to 60 numbers.

Correct. I’ve driven a bunch of light weight 911’s with hot 3.2’s and 915 trans and it’s a blast. No tip toeing around first and slipping the clutch to start in second. But unfortunately it’s a lot more work and money to do it in a 914.

Steve Timmons/Instant-G/3.6 conversion shop took me out in one of his hot 3.8 cars and it was a whole nother level. BIG torque. He showed his transmission no mercy and it held up fine.

[SirAndy]

I would think a six mated to a 915 trans would show much better 0 to 60 numbers.

Correct. I’ve driven a bunch of light weight 911’s with hot 3.2’s and 915 trans and it’s a blast. No tip toeing around first and slipping the clutch to start in second. But unfortunately it’s a lot more work and money to do it in a 914.

Taking off in 2nd has the advantage that you don't need to shift at all. The stock 901 gearing will get you from 0 to 60 without shifting (With the appropriate redline and wheel/tire sizes).

The 901 seems to be able to handle the torque just fine if you skip 1st ...
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Taking off in 2nd has the advantage that you don't need to shift at all. The stock 901 gearing will get you from 0 to 60 without shifting (With the appropriate redline and wheel/tire sizes).

The 901 seems to be able to handle the torque just fine if you skip 1st ...
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Thanks @SirAndy , I will keep that in mind.