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Posted by: djm914-6 Jul 29 2003, 01:37 PM

I'm on a toll road to hell and can't see an exit. I was happy with the performance of my stock 2.0L six and had planed on just doing a restoration/ track prep until...
...I drove a friends Euro 3.0 equipped /6 complete with race rubber. This car was scary past 1/2 throttle. Bruce's comment sums it up; "a 914 wasn't made to go like this".
To make matters worse, while at Barnes and Noble picking up some books for the kids, I quickly looked at the automotive section. Sitting out on top, was Wayne's new Engine rebuild book. I had to but it; didn't I?
Now these bad thoughts of power and highway storming are bouncing around in my head. Is there a cure? can anyone tell me how to exit the devils highway? SOMEONE SHOW ME THE CW WAY!

Posted by: Brad Roberts Jul 29 2003, 01:50 PM

Unless a CW looks at the engine case numbers.... I can install a 3.0 and make it look like a stock 6.

I say enjoy the damn cars with some power....


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Posted by: redshift Jul 29 2003, 02:19 PM

The sound of the Devil back there makes you insane.

The only escape is a ride in a 375 GTB, or a Muira SV, very visceral.



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Posted by: drew365 Jul 29 2003, 04:40 PM

What's a 375 GTB? Renegade isn't doing conversions to Ferrari's are they? I hope not.

Posted by: Jeroen Jul 29 2003, 05:54 PM

At least it would have a reliable engine in it

cheers,

Jeroen
(just posting bullshit remarks)

Posted by: Jeroen Jul 29 2003, 05:57 PM

On a more serious note...
If you can cough up the dough to upgrade from a 2.0 to a 3.0, GO FOR IT!
(sell your soul if you have too )

cheers,

Jeroen

Posted by: 71six Jul 29 2003, 07:17 PM

Dave,
That "friends" car wasn't Johns was it???
Mark

Posted by: BCinSC Jul 29 2003, 07:56 PM

Oh, yes. JD's car was fright (especially with Dave driving ) Compared to my horsepower impaired 1.7L, it was an exponential existential experience. I have a simple solution to your problem, one you created yourself: your two boys. A heavy layer of guilt about food on the table and college educations. Just call me KillJoy.

Posted by: Brad Roberts Jul 29 2003, 08:12 PM

Dave Dave ??

The Dave that still doesnt have a running 914 ?? The guy who AutoX's other peoples cars about twice a year ??LOL


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Posted by: mskala Jul 29 2003, 08:36 PM

Dave, at least in a 2.0 you will have an excuse for losing to me.
Or for getting passed

Posted by: djm914-6 Jul 30 2003, 10:33 AM

Wrong Dave, Brad. My 914 runs and I never AX another's car. JD offered to let me drive several time in the past, but I finally got up the nerve to do so.

Mark, what make you so sure you'll beat me? Once I get a little more seat time, we'll see what happens.

Bruce, If you wanted to drive a car faster than your's, you could have asked Sean (my 5 YO son) for a ride in his Power Wheels go cart. Besides, who needs food when you can have that rush everyday. I'll eat PB&J daily for that.

Posted by: Brad Roberts Jul 30 2003, 10:59 AM

Thanks.. other Dave.

Glad to hear we have a few Daves with running cars.

I love the comment about PB&J... The wife thinks I'm nuts for eating that stuff. Its cheap.


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