 Shall I say...SIX?, costs, plus' and minus' of conversion |
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| thomasotten |
 Jul 30 2005, 07:50 PM
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Early on is this thread, when Trekkor was undecided about the "small" six, there were several who told him to go ahead and buy the engine, do the conversion, and then upgrade to a larger engine in the future. Is that really feasible? For instance, don't you have to size your headers based on your engine size? Replacing headers can be expensive, especially if you opted for heat exchangers.
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| TravisNeff |
Jul 30 2005, 08:01 PM
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If you opted for OE heat exchangers you only get one size. As for the aftermarket ones I dunno if they offer different sizes. For headers I think that after 3.2 in size that is when you step up in size, bigger will give you top end power, smaller will give you more low end torque.
Anyway, Trekkor's car is a fun ride. The sound of a short stroke six is awesome. |
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| Trekkor |
Dec 25 2005, 12:57 AM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
It's coming up on one year since the first drive.
Great year (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/clap.gif) 15 a/x's and 7 track days on the conversion with no signs of trouble. I added the front mounted oil cooler and thermostat for improved cooling on the track. cooler thread It always starts, no breakdowns and really fun. I hope this can be of help to any considering the SIX path. See you on the track (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) KT |
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| J P Stein |
Dec 26 2005, 10:36 AM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
Good for you, Trekkor.
Since building my 2.7L (in 2000) I haven't had a single mechanical problem. In that time, I've missed 2 AXs due to electrical difficulties (owner stupidy (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) ). I have had to swap out a few fouled plugs in the lanes, tho. There's prolly around 800 AX passes there. The 911 engine is about bullet proof with a bit of care. It smokes at startup more than when new....the pistons rattle a bit longer. One more season & I'll tear it down (I said that last year (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) ). |
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| autohausdolby |
Oct 13 2006, 02:35 AM
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I just read this entire thread - coool! I love it when it all goes well, especially when people have been going "no, it won't work" or whatever (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| Trekkor |
Oct 13 2006, 08:14 AM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
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| Sammy |
Oct 13 2006, 09:39 AM
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IMHO, I'd rather have a crappy running small six than a perfectly tuned big four any day of the week and twice on Sunday.
Get her up and running, you will never look back. EDIT: oops, just looked at the dates and realized this was on old thread. Never mind. |
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