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| Type 47 |
 Jan 5 2013, 04:45 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 788 Joined: 1-June 10 From: St. Louis, MO Member No.: 11,790 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE(Cracker @ Jan 5 2013, 01:03 PM)  Just for clarity sake...my trans blew 4th gear with a bone stock engine (400/400). I did not "drop" the clutch; didn't have to since you could just press the throttle to break the tires lose. This happened after 2200 miles of street driving. My decision to step up to a 930 box allowed me to massage the engine for more power. Although I really like the GT/Flared look...I think I'd stick to the narrow body if I could "re-do" my build. The "sleeper" component was always fun...so was running 11" rears with 315's! There was no comparison in what handled better - narrow body all day long! Regarding your other thread where "members" were offering values of stock vs. LS powered cars I'd have to greatly disagree with the advice. A well done LS car will always be worth well more than a clean stock car. It's the market, very few enthusiasts want a stuck-in-the-sand 2.0/4 that costs allot. For the record my car sold in the 40's. I own a 914/6 right now with a 911S 2.7 (I've driven original 2.0 that are far worse) - it is pathetic as a driver compared to anything with 400 ft lbs of tq. - absolutely incomparable. Value is all about the quality of the components and execution...don't be duped! Of course, I don't think you should really do it... You sure make a compelling argument for the narrow body...that is one of the nicest looking 914's I've seen...don't take that lightly, i've owned a 914 since May of 1977. How do you get 11" to work in the back...how wide can you do the fronts? |
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| Cracker |
Jan 5 2013, 05:41 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States
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Thank you I enjoyed the build (I just woundn't do it again).
The "flared" wheels were 9x17 F & 11x17 R w/ 911 offsets (Lindsey Racing Wheels with authentic FUCH centers). [quote name='Type 47' date='Jan 5 2013, 05:45 PM' post='1797071'] [/quote] You sure make a compelling argument for the narrow body...that is one of the nicest looking 914's I've seen...don't take that lightly, i've owned a 914 since May of 1977. How do you get 11" to work in the back...how wide can you do the fronts? [/quote] |
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