SIX VS. FOUR, when does the six win? |
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
SIX VS. FOUR, when does the six win? |
Trekkor |
Aug 15 2004, 11:43 PM
Post
#61
|
I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
Some say go six, some say stay four or go BIG four.
At what point does the SIX take over? I run a 90 hp four and have been told that my 'lil SIX will make me slower with my 130+ hp. PO says 245hp. Won't truly know 'til dyno day. Which may sway me. What kind of weight increase are we talking about? Will I enjoy the car more on the street with the SIX? Because let's face it I run 1-2 a/x a month compared to my 200 miles street driving. a/x season is coming to an end soon. I'll finish with the four. My project will be during winter. If the SIX is bogus I'll put the four back in. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Only my time with my car hobby has been spent. ( A few bucks, too. ) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) KT |
anthony |
Aug 16 2004, 12:14 AM
Post
#62
|
2270 club Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,107 Joined: 1-February 03 From: SF Bay Area, CA Member No.: 218 |
I've been totally enjoying blasting around in the 911SC I just picked up. Unlike a stock 914, it effortlessly accelerates and moves through traffic. From 3000rpms to redline it's a damn rocket ship. It could only be better with about 250hp on tap. :-)
stock 914 2L (2100lbs) = 23 pounds per hp stock 911SC (2600lbs) = 14 pounds per hp To me if you are going to go with a six conversion you should go for at least a 3L or 3.2L engine but using the engine you have could be good for the initial shakedown. It seems like it comes down to a coin toss. It costs $10-12K to install a used 3.2L engine. It costs about the same for a 200hp big four with nickies except you get a new engine and it only takes a few hours to install. The type IV is also a lot cheaper to repair/refurbish. Pick your poison. |
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 10th June 2024 - 11:57 AM |
All rights reserved 914World.com © since 2002 |
914World.com is the fastest growing online 914 community! We have it all, classifieds, events, forums, vendors, parts, autocross, racing, technical articles, events calendar, newsletter, restoration, gallery, archives, history and more for your Porsche 914 ... |