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JScaramella
post Jul 9 2015, 07:44 PM
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New to 914 world. Just saying hi. Been on rennlist and pelican for quite some time.
Always been fond of the 914. Owned quite a few Porsches thus far, 996, 987, 951, 944 8v & s2, 968, 911 (72&86)
The search has been ongoing for a 914. Came to hear from the experts. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

If anyone can share comparisons between an NA 944 and the 914 its much appreciated.
Primary concerns are low HP. Once the 944 goes its a blast, Im assuming a similar experiance in the 914.

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post Jul 9 2015, 08:45 PM
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New to 914 world. Just saying hi. Been on rennlist and pelican for quite some time.
Always been fond of the 914. Owned quite a few Porsches thus far, 996, 987, 951, 944 8v & s2, 968, 911 (72&86)
The search has been ongoing for a 914. Came to hear from the experts. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

If anyone can share comparisons between an NA 944 and the 914 its much appreciated.
Primary concerns are low HP. Once the 944 goes its a blast, Im assuming a similar experiance in the 914.

Thanks!

914 feels a little better tan the 944 NA, and handling there is nothing to compare, Get a good 2.0 and you'll be just fine. Of curse you will want more HP, but it's a better feel than the NA. Just a street legal go cart.
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post Jul 9 2015, 08:53 PM
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NA 944s are not very fast. If you want that, buy a 944 turbo. I have an '87 944 Turbo and a '70 914-6. The turbo is more comfortable and faster but the -6 is more like a go-cart - easier to have fun at lower speeds. Also much easier to work on. But the turbo is fast.
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post Jul 9 2015, 09:04 PM
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NA is a d o g. I hated mine so much I sold it at a loss after a month just to teach myself a lesson. 914's are all about handling. Stripped down, low CG and fun in the twisties.
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Did I mention I didn't like my NA 944. Leaky sun roof, poor quality electrical everything.
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post Jul 9 2015, 09:10 PM
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A 944 rolls like a potato in the turns. A 914 is a strawberry - sexy, fast, and fun.
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post Jul 9 2015, 09:23 PM
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NA 944s are not very fast. If you want that, buy a 944 turbo. I have an '87 944 Turbo and a '70 914-6. The turbo is more comfortable and faster but the -6 is more like a go-cart - easier to have fun at lower speeds. Also much easier to work on. But the turbo is fast.


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post Jul 9 2015, 09:33 PM
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I have both a 914-6 and a 944 NA. The 944 is my 17 year-olds daily driver. I don't trust him any further than I can pick him up and throw him. That should tell you what I think of the 944. Heck, it's even a pretty nice 944. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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post Jul 9 2015, 09:47 PM
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post Jul 9 2015, 10:04 PM
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Personally, I have a hard time finding any similarities between a 944 and a 914, other than that the names of each start with a 9 and end with a 4.
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post Jul 9 2015, 11:09 PM
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Handling is magical on a 914. Lots of feedback. Car will seem like its going faster when its not.
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post Jul 9 2015, 11:22 PM
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The 914 Feels faster but is actually not.

On track the 44 is slightly quicker if both cars are stock-ish
The much more modern suspension/design benefits it in sweepers and fast corners

In autox the 914 is much much faster with the slower speeds. much lighter weight to transition
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post Jul 10 2015, 05:15 AM
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Thanks for the feedback, as I suspected. Not sure I want to part with the 944 I have, its super clean, it has its place. I have a 911 to go fast so the 914 is really to play with. I would love a 6, just need to decide how much money I want to part with.

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post Jul 10 2015, 06:21 AM
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Did I mention I didn't like my NA 944. Leaky sun roof, poor quality electrical everything.


I loved mine! Mine must have been a Factory Freak as it was quick, Fast (>140mph), the A/C worked Great, Handled Great, was my first DE car in 1987 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

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post Jul 10 2015, 06:24 AM
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But there are no comparisons to a 914 except that they were neglected NARPs

My Fav 944 was the 89-90 S2's! I had one as a Company Car and it was a better beast than a Turbo
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post Jul 10 2015, 06:34 AM
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When I used to track my 914 I would out brake the 944's going in and pass them. But they would pass before the next turn. Then I out break them......it was fun. They didn't like it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jul 10 2015, 08:38 AM
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But there are no comparisons to a 914 except that they were neglected NARPs

My Fav 944 was the 89-90 S2's! I had one as a Company Car and it was a better beast than a Turbo

Supposedly a 968 motor swap into a lightweight 944s is a kick in the pants...
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post Jul 10 2015, 08:40 AM
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Thanks for the feedback, as I suspected. Not sure I want to part with the 944 I have, its super clean, it has its place. I have a 911 to go fast so the 914 is really to play with. I would love a 6, just need to decide how much money I want to part with.

Thanks!

Put a /6 or a V8 in and you pass up the 944 in all categories. The grin factor on a /6 is large.
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