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? |
computers4kids |
Nov 18 2009, 09:28 PM
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Love these little cars! Group: Members Posts: 2,443 Joined: 11-June 05 From: Port Townsend, WA Member No.: 4,253 Region Association: None |
I constantly hear about how much a v-8 adds to the weight of a 914, compared to a 4. Yes, It did add about 250 lbs to my car, which includes the AC install, 50 of that is up front and the other 200 in the engine compartment. That's not that much weight considering its placement, especially when the trade off was 300hp. My motor isn't the beast that some build, but it's a high reving 305 with vortec heads. The torque winds up quickly mid speed which makes for a nice driving car. I've left my car very stock, no flares or huge tires. Did beef up the suspension and brakes...no sway bars. 901 has a H gear for 5th which makes for nice highway cruising, and pretty much just use 2-4.
Handling Different? The car drives like most of the 914 cars I've owned...a little stiffer, and a ton more power at any given moment. Besides the thrill of the ride, what I notice the most is what happens when I drop it into 5th and start cruising at 70. The car is only turning about 2500 rpm and with the top off you can actually have a conversation in the car, listen to the stereo...way quieiter than any of my 4s with the squirrels running as fast as they can. The motor just purrs.! I think alot of the v-8 conversions have gotten a bad rap over the years because many have been 1/2ass done and the 914 has been all hacked-up. There's a huge difference between a well sorted v8 914 and one that is not. Lastly, I think I get some decent gas mileage for a carbed motor...around 24. If I was to do it again...I wouldn't think twice. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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