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Four vs Six, comparison questions |
johnmhudson111 |
Aug 16 2005, 09:02 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 491 Joined: 29-November 04 From: Nesbit, MS Member No.: 3,191 |
I am sure ths has been discussed before but I couldn't find anything using the search. So, has there been a comparison done between a 911 six and big four, like Jake Raby's engines? Looking at:
1. Overall cost of engine (plus consideration of the cost of the conversion to a six from a four) 2. power hp/tq 3. engine life 4. other issues? |
Jake Raby |
Aug 16 2005, 01:31 PM
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Engine Surgeon Group: Members Posts: 9,394 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States |
Well....... If you open your wallet and invest in Nickies, some coatings and ceramic lifters all the wear items are basically removed from the engine... Generally the TIV does NOT lose any reliability or longevity when modified CORRECTLY. Making anything other than a theoretical outlook on this is difficult because we are upping the development so fast that the engine gets better every 5-6 months. As far as being streetable.... As Joe Ricard how streetable my 180 HP /4 is- he drove it... The TIV MAKES MORE TORQUE AT A LOWER RPM THAN MANY-6 engines ever think about.... The powerband comes on right off idle and pulls hard all the way to redline. The Hybrid engine in my car has been driven right at 8500 miles this summer by pretty much everyone in the shop... I sometimes drop the hammer in second gear making a turn and spin 60 feet against the rev limiter at 7,800 RPM and it never blinks and eye... Head temps have NEVER been over 310 anmd oil has never hit 210- thats a 10:1 Jake engine with Nickies and the hydrid heads with relocated plugs.... I can crtuise this car through traffic or on the highway and never really notice that it has a 7 pound flywheel and aluminum S pressure plate... until i drop the hammer! If the engine is short shifted its just as docile as a stocker and easier to drive and thats even with carbs! You have to experience one done my way to understand. |
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