How much different is the handling?, of a v8 conversion to a standard 914-4 |
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How much different is the handling?, of a v8 conversion to a standard 914-4 |
turnaround89 |
Nov 17 2009, 01:16 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 671 Joined: 17-May 08 From: Rockford, Illinois Member No.: 9,067 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
i have been searching all night, and can't seem to come up with how much different the car will handle with the added weight etc etc...Thinking of doing a v8 conversion but if the handling of the car diminishes greatly, i won't really want to do it. Anyone want to share some info?
I know how well my 914-4 handles, but what will change with the v8? |
pcar916 |
Nov 18 2009, 10:40 AM
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Is that a Lola? Group: Members Posts: 1,523 Joined: 2-June 05 From: Little Rock, AR Member No.: 4,188 Region Association: None |
There was a difference between my car as a 2.7L and now as a 3.6L machine. Some was weight but the biggest difference was the balance / suspension changes, and the addition of an LSD.
- I added a fuel cell and it's low in the front trunk. - The added front oil cooler (4 qt's in the cooler and 1 qt in the lines) and and associated plumbing. all down low. - 993 motor is much heavier than the 2.7 - Rear springs went from 180 to 200 - Rear shocks are set stiffer - LSD or TBD and gearing make a big difference - I still use the 914 transmission but with slightly different gearing My roll center is still about the same best I can tell. Almost everything I do to my car is geared towards making the car safer, lighter, lower (CG) and faster. This way I still have my kart! Good luck |
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