914-6 vs. 914-4...Your opinion |
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914-6 vs. 914-4...Your opinion |
Joshporsche |
Oct 22 2004, 08:07 AM
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914 addiction Group: Members Posts: 47 Joined: 27-July 04 From: St. George, UT Member No.: 2,408 |
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 |
IronHillRestorations |
Oct 24 2004, 09:00 AM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,731 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(trekkor @ Oct 22 2004, 07:13 PM) I do remember someone said, "no one converts from a SIX to a FOUR". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) KT That was me! I know Jake build some great fours, but I also know they aren't cheap either. Sure you don't have the ancillaries to purchase, but (without actually knowing the cost) I'm betting that a big bad RAT TIV will run in excess of $5k, someone correct me if I'm wrong here. I have never done a six conversion, or know ANYONE that's done a six conversion that has ever said "gee I should've just built or bought a big bad four" NEVER EVER! All that said, for most 914'ers a six is the next logical step up the food chain. Porsche car, bigger badder Porsche engine. The first time I took my old blue car to a PCA get together in Memphis, guys were practically tripping over a new 996 to check out the engine compartment, and the overall car. With all due respects, I doubt if the reaction would have been the same with a big bad four. Granted it's not just how it looks, but how it goes too. That same car has so much low end grunt it could be started from a dead stop in 3rd gear (which would also pull up to 75mph), I've never driven a big four with that kind of low end torque or high end scream. It's all about what you want to do with your car. |
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