If you had to do it all over again..., convert to a flat 6 or v8 |
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If you had to do it all over again..., convert to a flat 6 or v8 |
stevenhaas |
Apr 26 2005, 09:54 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 55 Joined: 9-April 05 From: New Jersey Member No.: 3,907 |
Ok!!! So here is the million dollar question!!!! If you had to do it all over again would you convert to a flat-6 or a V-8? What is easier to convert? Seems like the V-8 maybe a little cheaper. However it seems like you have to cut your firewall out… is that also true? (Please note I am no wheres close to it yet but I need a plan!)
What Trans is the best to go with? I was think of a 73-76 side shift 901 with a billet heavy duty intermediate plate from a 70-72? (this would be built as street car… NO-auto cross….) |
TonyAKAVW |
Apr 27 2005, 05:38 PM
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That's my ride. Group: Members Posts: 2,151 Joined: 17-January 03 From: Redondo Beach, CA Member No.: 166 Region Association: None |
There's also the option of doing a non-Porsche flat 4. Namely Subaru engines. A 2.5 liter subaru engine will be very quick and without any modifications get you 170-175 HP. A 2.0 turbocharged (WRX motor) will get you 220-240 and an STI motor (2.0 tubro) will get you 300 HP stock. The STI motors can put out significantly more... All this and the engine weighs 40lbs less than a type 4.
Oh and reliability. One member of this board just drove his subaru conversion out from Maryland and took it on the track, had fun and I believe is driving home now. I got a ride in the car and it is FAST. Don't know about corvette ZO6 fast, but put an STI motor in there and it will be... The STI motors can be had for $4k-$8k from what I have seen. The other motors are much much cheaper. I realize this is slightly off topic, but its an option worthy of considering. -Tony |