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| LarryR |
 Oct 9 2008, 11:24 PM
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Well talk about torn! I love what Jake has done with his type IV development. I have said for probably the last year that I would get a 2270 eventually. However, I was sitting here on the verge of the purchase when I looked at what the total cost was going to be. Please dont misread this as I have the utmost respect for the quality and performance of Jakes engines.
However, for a 180 hp 2270 I was staring at about 6300 (If I built it myself I think... ) . I found a 2.7 for 2750 that was rebuilt 16K miles ago. The 2.7 was a 74 carrera ROW engine factory rated at 175 hp. It will cost me 300 for tins, and 1K for an oil tank and 300 ish for the engine mount so that puts me in at 4350. So yes my car will weigh about 200 pounds more. However, I just was not ready to drop the extra 2k to stay a 4 when the 6 will probably be a better value add to my car than a well built 4. Am I way off base? I know this comes across as 4 vs 6. However, it really is not. I think that given price as no object I would still go with the 4. I do know that there are many factors when building a car. The first thing I have learned is for the most part .... Yes you will sell it some day. So resale has to play a factor. ... |
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| BKLA |
Oct 10 2008, 11:38 AM
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Really old member Group: Members Posts: 1,253 Joined: 14-August 05 From: OR Member No.: 4,590 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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I just completed a 2.7 conversion in a car that had a big four in it. The big four had gobs o' torque, but was temperamental.
My car is not a street car and is set up for DE/racing - but the basic reason for me to change was... I wanted to drive a 6 at speed - plain and simple. I did most of the conversion myself with help installing the motor, fabricating the oil lines, roll cage mods and final chassis setup and corner balance. THis is a tub car and is basically like what I wanted to race when I was a kid. I have no illusions about value and know this is NOT an investment. I didn't put this car together to sell and make money. four or six - do it 'cause YOU want to.... heres a link to when we first ran it.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQzhd5RL1bo There is nothing like the sound of a hot rodded "6" IMHO !!! |
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LarryR OH NO ! I am now a 6 turn coat .... Oct 9 2008, 11:24 PM
sww914 I think it's 180hp 4 $$$ vs 180... Oct 9 2008, 11:29 PM
LarryR
I think it's 180hp 4 $$$ vs 18... Oct 9 2008, 11:43 PM Bruce Hinds 6 cylinders are just awesome, but an 8 is WILD. I... Oct 10 2008, 12:04 AM LarryR
6 cylinders are just awesome, but an 8 is WILD. ... Oct 10 2008, 12:44 AM RoadGlue I'd just like to bring up the longevity aspect... Oct 10 2008, 12:54 AM sww914
I'd just like to bring up the longevity aspec... Oct 10 2008, 01:14 AM dw914er
I'd just like to bring up the longevity aspec... Oct 10 2008, 01:27 AM LarryR
[quote name='RoadGlue' post='1089567' date='Oct 9... Oct 10 2008, 08:29 AM orange914
I'd just like to bring up the longevity aspec... Oct 10 2008, 05:50 PM markb Whichever way you go, don't forget to upgrade ... Oct 10 2008, 01:11 AM LarryR
Whichever way you go, don't forget to upgrade... Oct 10 2008, 08:35 AM carr914 Couple of clarification points. A 74 Carrera ROW ... Oct 10 2008, 05:48 AM LarryR
Couple of clarification points. A 74 Carrera ROW... Oct 10 2008, 08:38 AM LarryR
Couple of clarification points. A 74 Carrera ROW... Oct 10 2008, 09:05 AM Jake Raby Based on the fact that this thread is surely going... Oct 10 2008, 06:24 AM J P Stein
However, for a 180 hp 2270 I was staring at abo... Oct 10 2008, 09:11 AM r_towle For the kind of money you are looking at, I would ... Oct 10 2008, 09:14 AM Root_Werks Because of funds I'll be sticking with a 4cyl ... Oct 10 2008, 09:22 AM tronporsche You see, there can be a talk about 6 and 4 engine... Oct 10 2008, 10:53 AM jmill Whenever you build a car you need to ask yourself ... Oct 10 2008, 11:34 AM boxstr I enjoyed reading Jakes post on this thread......... Oct 11 2008, 12:47 AM RoadGlue hrmmmmmm...
Chevy... Porsche... Chevy... Porsche... Oct 11 2008, 12:52 AM Eric_Shea
Ummmm, stunning advice. :screwy:
As I see it, t... Oct 11 2008, 01:35 PM LarryR
Ummmm, stunning advice. :screwy:
As I see it, ... Oct 12 2008, 01:13 AM |
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