V8 owners and 3.2 owners!, Who has owned both? Or at least driven both? Options

[speed metal army]

I have an 8 in my car right now, looking at possibly doing a 3.2 six. I have a 3.2 in my Carerra and really enjoy it. The plan would be to use a regeared 901 with the 3.2,locked out 1st etc. Obviously this is a pricey undertaking, am I going to be disappointed power wise? The only complaint I really have with my 8cyl is the transaxle. Not geared ideally. But, putting a flat six in the car has always been a plan.The car is strictly my fun little hotrod, no track,no AX.
Opinions please! Thanks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[Eddie914]

I only have one 914 ... 3.2 - 6 with 901 transaxle(s). Almost ten years now ...

My car is a street-able track car. Big tires, big brakes, lots of fiberglass. Driven 9/10th at HPDE and hill climb events.

For a street/fun car I think a stock 901 is a good choice. I just drive the gearbox as a 4-speed (with "Granny"). Good value and availability.

I am on my third 901 transaxle.

1 - the pinion gear wore out.
2 - speedo drive backed out - previous owner under torque
3 - Dr. Evil clinic rebuild - going strong
4 - Dr. Evil clinic rebuild - back-up
5 - 915LS - sold to pay kids college tuition (dumb move - should have sold kid instead)