I simply don't get it..., The demise of the 914 was because why? |
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I simply don't get it..., The demise of the 914 was because why? |
Air_Cooled_Nut |
Mar 14 2004, 10:17 PM
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914 Ronin - 914 owner who lost his 914club.com Group: Members Posts: 1,748 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Beaverton, Oregon Member No.: 584 Region Association: None |
During my lunch break on Friday I stopped in a nearby tobacco shop for a Trinidad (the cigar, not my girlfriend (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) ) and the store had a BUNCH of magazines so I checked some out. One particular British rag, 911 & Porsche, had a sexy Martini 911 Turbo on the cover. I bought it. One thing I really like about the British rags is that they are liberal with their color photographs, unlike American ones.
First, there's a very cool article on Porsche tractors and now I want one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) But, second, the below insert caught my eye. For a vehicle with continuous praise for handling and race-car features, was it written off simply because of drooping sales? Granted, the 4-banger engine was the only [in my mind] weak link but the six...oh, the six!...was what made the 914. And this rubbish from the affictiandos (which seem to comprise primarily of 356 & 911 owners) that the 914 wasn't a real Porsche -- why? Simply because of the 4-banger (then is the 912 considered a "Not A Real Porsche")? Because of the VW powerplant (356ers are more VW than Porsche, at least the early units)?. Honestly, what are their reasons? It didn't win [enough] races? I think they are simply envious (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) Attached thumbnail(s) |
Joe Bob |
Mar 15 2004, 06:38 PM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
Well....ya don't see many 928 race cars except for that weasel that does the eram thing....
As to the 3.6.....best fun I've had with my pants on. Do the research though. Not all 3.6s are created equal. The early ones had head issues. "I" bought a "crate" motor from Steve Timmins. www.instant-g.com he had a LOT of good press up front but his halo has slipped a bit lately. Email me offline for particulars...he is also a little fiesty...makes me look like Mother Teresa. My partner in crime has done his own conversion to a 74 but it was a major work and if you have the time....it can be done. I was in a hurry and was able to make some trades and the install ended being way cheap...... Would I do it again? Hell yes....will I get the $$ out I put in it....probably not. But I have a low mileage car AND a low mileage 3,6...... Only problem is heat exchangers....you need to modify 964 ones to clear the swing arms and a few other tweaks....smog has been a bitch, but I have been doing some slight of hand and I'm cool for another two years. |
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