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| freestone |
Jul 6 2004, 10:15 AM
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 20 Joined: 1-September 03 From: ny Member No.: 1,102 |
As I contemplate the upgrade possibility from a 2.7rs, is it possible to put too much engine in a 914-6?
I don't want to drag race, or even do DE's in it, but I do want the best back country road driving car and one gets used to HP. What type of engine would be the optimal if I put on 8" tires? Is it possible to overdo it and end up with a less usable car? Where is the sweet spot? Is that a lot different than a 2.7rs which I have gotten used to already - hence wanting more! I would have this professionally done. |
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| propricer |
Jul 6 2004, 01:25 PM
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 365 Joined: 16-April 04 From: Morgan Hill, CA Member No.: 1,938 |
Since you already have a 2.7 and said you like low end grunt, how about a twin-plug 2.8L with G80 cams and the stock, but rejetted 40IDA carbs. Had one in my 914-6 and the only thing that ever beat me was a 900CC Ninja !!!
If you want top-end, go with the 3.6L Good luck ... and go to BIG breaks with a 21 or 23 mm MBZ master !!! |
freestone Serious: Is there too much engine ? Jul 6 2004, 10:15 AM
VegasRacer My answer is the quote at the bottom of this post. Jul 6 2004, 10:36 AM
J P Stein OK, I'm geting old........
I've tried out... Jul 6 2004, 10:45 AM
freestone Ouch.
But there are plenty of corners you can see... Jul 6 2004, 10:49 AM
Andyrew 200-250 is a real screamer. You just have to learn... Jul 6 2004, 11:38 AM
J P Stein Dude, I'm done preaching.
A 3.6 L will allow ... Jul 6 2004, 11:49 AM
URY914 If I could plant a jet engine from a 767 in my car... Jul 6 2004, 11:57 AM
Howard ... Jul 6 2004, 12:00 PM
freestone I am here to learn. (And I do race regularly, btw... Jul 6 2004, 12:06 PM
Andyrew If they feel spongy, have a pro bleed them. Ie tak... Jul 6 2004, 12:15 PM
siverson In general, the replies on these types of posts ar... Jul 6 2004, 12:15 PM
iamchappy It sounds like you are looking for nice drivable p... Jul 6 2004, 12:18 PM
SirAndy <... Jul 6 2004, 12:25 PM
cha914 Geeze...a guy asks a civilized question about what... Jul 6 2004, 12:28 PM
Mueller I think I would be afraid to drive a 914 with a 3.... Jul 6 2004, 12:39 PM
J P Stein
SLITS ... Jul 6 2004, 12:50 PM
RON S. I too'll chime in.
I like others started my p... Jul 6 2004, 01:01 PM
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J P Stein Something caused this to move it to the upper sect... Jul 6 2004, 02:07 PM
Howard R My 2.7 has 240hp and great torque. I can't us... Jul 6 2004, 02:09 PM
double-a ... Jul 6 2004, 02:17 PM
J P Stein As I understand it....
Airport Way near Gresham, O... Jul 6 2004, 02:43 PM
skline I read this whole thread and all the brake advice ... Jul 6 2004, 03:19 PM
scotty JP: Yeah, that was a bad one. You can't tell ... Jul 6 2004, 04:07 PM
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