Alright, let's talk 914-6 ... Options

[SirAndy]

So, after having had the pleasure to drive this beautiful, unmolested, all original, 37k miles 914-6 today, i can't help but wonder if we should attempt to list all the differences between an early /6 and early /4 in terms of originality.

I believe it would be of tremendous help to have a list of things "to look for" when doing a PPI on such a time-capsule.

What do ya'all think?
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Andy

[sixerdon]

OK Guys, I'm back after a long absence. I can discuss the "six" issue until I drop.

Getting back to SirAndy's original statement,"things to look for" when comparing an early original /6 to an early original /4.

Brakes were mentioned as being different. To elaborate further, the /6 has a 19mm MC and the /4's have a 17mm. The /6's have vented front rotors and larger calipers in the front right from the 911T. The /4's are solid rotors and smaller calipers. The rear rotors and calipers on a /6 are larger and unique /6 components. They are not interchangeable with a /4 without a major overhaul.
The e-brake system is shared between the /6 and /4 for the early years.

Visually, don't forget that the steering column on a six is unique to itself. Other than the horn pad everything is different including the 3 speed wiper arm on the right side of the column. The early /4's have a knob on the dash panel.

And we can't forget the gauges. Nothing is shared with any of the /4's.

At the time of introduction, any of the 5-1/2 inch wheels (steel, chrome, Fuchs 14" and Mahle's) supplied by Porsche for a 911 would fit the /6. Remember the best tire size of the day for Porsche was a 185/70.

Also, the transmissions were different. The /6 had 3 different gears. 2nd, 3rd, and 5th.

Everything mentioned here can be found in the 914 factory parts manual.
Enjoy. "There is no substitute"

Don