914-6 vs. 914-4...Your opinion Options

[Joshporsche]

Hey guys! I'm sure this has been hashed out a million times here, but i was just wondering how it feels to have a powerful 914-6. I own a totaled 2.0 and it's stock. Wrecked it right after high school. (good tires are important!!!) Interesting enough-my friend owned a 1998 454 suburban and my 914 was exactly as fast as it all the way to 98 mph when the suburban's governor kicked in. Here's my question-how fast is a regular 914-6? What car (speed wise) does it compare to? I understand all 914-6's will be different-but i would like to know about yours. Let me know your thoughts!

Josh

[Hi_Fi_Guy]

I am loving my Jake built 2270 TYPE IV. The power is good, always plenty of power in every gear to accelerate away from traffic. With the front mount oil cooler temps have not even been an issue. The engine revs fast and pulls hard.

I have no experience with a 914-6 but my Boxster has the latest 2.7 liter 6 and I can say that when the VarioCam kicks in from 4,000 to 7,000 RPM the rush is awesome. Just the "feeling" from that type of six could sway me.

Luckily I don't have to worry about being swayed when it comes to my 914. The 2270 Jake built to last and is even smoother and quieter after the first valve adjustment at Stuttgart Southwest with Jake on Tech-Support duty (THANKS JAKE!).

I will admit that the induction roar of the carbs does get a bit old and can make the car feel more coarse and less refined (especially if you are used to driving a 914 with F.I.). It is not a big issue but worth considering, especially if you wanted to use a 914 as a daily driver.

The only other downside of a big four has been the annual AZ smog test. It took quite a bit of tuning by Patrick Motorsport to get it to pass and then they had to try to reset everything to how Jake had it set-up to run best... dobtfull if it is tuned as well as when it left Jake's shop. Quite a few hours of labor to get a pass. I think a switch to a good electronic ignition would make it easier to pass. F.I. would make it a breeze.

All in all I am very happy with the 2270 and I am sure I will be happier as the miles add up.

P.S. Jake, I am finishing my interior install and getting everything ready for Phoenix Flight. I'll take plenty of pics at Phoenix Flight and get something together to post on your site as a testimonial. I am a very satisfied customer.