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 |
Sammy |
Oct 29 2004, 01:34 PM
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I'm not bagging on type 4s at all, but saying a six is unreliable is not realistic or accurate. I have a hard time accepting that a type 4 is more reliable than a six.
They were designed to be held at redline forever and not wear out. Except for a few instances (dilavar head studs, 2.7 head studs pulling out of cases, 3.2 rod bolts) they are basically bulletproof and last nearly forever. I have a friend with a 911SC daily driver that just turned over 300,000 miles and the heads have never been off it. I took mine apart at 104,000 miles (to replace lower head studs) and found no measureable wear. Everything was still in spec. I threw new rings in just for fun but it didn't need them. The only thing I needed was 12 studs, seals, and gaskets. Not counting the rings or special tools I could have done the rebuild for under $400. I spent more than that because I did a few "while I'm in there" types of things but you get the point. |
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