 How much different is the handling?, of a v8 conversion to a standard 914-4 |
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| turnaround89 |
 Nov 17 2009, 01:16 AM
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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? |
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| Mike Bellis |
Dec 21 2009, 10:02 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,347 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None 
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I've owened Both a Chevy and Ford V8 914. Both fuel injected. The Ford was a 5.0 from a Mustang.
Both 14's had beefed up suspension and brakes. The current one (Chevy) has 930 brakes and flairs. It STOPPS! quite well. I have driven 4 cylinder 914's before. I WILL NEVER GO BACK TO A 4. I love the V8 power. The 914 V8 still handles better than 90% of the cars on the road. It also draws attention, if you like that. I went on a cruise with my local PCA group. many people wanted to see what was in my POS and didn't care about all the new Porsches in the club. My PCA local has some very nice cars! I may consider an aluminum V8 or Subie if I ever upgrade |
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turnaround89 How much different is the handling? Nov 17 2009, 01:16 AM
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