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V-8 conversion, still can't shake temptation |
chrisg |
Feb 23 2018, 09:52 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 63 Joined: 20-December 03 From: Paso Robles, CA Member No.: 1,455 Region Association: None |
Probably typical story, but I've had my 914 for quite some time now. I haven't driven my 914 for quite some time now do to the pipe dream of restoring/freshening it up, and then way too much other crap getting on the way. But I'm really trying to make this the year I start the endeavor.
I keep coming back to being tempted into doing a V-8 conversion even after twice as many times of talking myself into leaving it a type 4. Problem #1: I'm just not in love with the VW motor or the cost of having a stout one built. Problem #2: I've never come across a thread post where a V-8 conversion owner is disappointed in having done it. They seem to always come to the same consensus that it is a reasonably painless swap, reliable, and very enjoyable end result. Appeals: effortless torque, reliability, aural bliss (second only to an almighty -6), affordability My thinking is that since I'm going to go through the whole car anyway (with a much desired 5 lug conversion) doing it to accommodate a (mild) V-8 swap, shouldn't be going off the deep end. And, it would kind of kill two birds with one stone and allow me to have a retro Porsche that handles well and is still light weight and a V-8 all wrapped up in one. The point of this post? I'm still not convinced that it's not a "bull in a china shop". Does it retain the proper character of something you want to drive fast and have fun with on twisty back roads? Is the balance thrown off at all? Or should I just stop wasting my time going back and forth and commit to doing it? |
tygaboy |
Feb 24 2018, 06:26 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,314 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
I wonder about the "stoplight-to-stoplight" comments.
Tony (Cracker) seems to have proven that not to be the case at all - just check out the videos of him 911 hunting at Road Atlanta. Also, based on what I've read/researched, an LS/Boxster is in the weight range of a /6 with a 915. Boxster S trans is about 175lb and a 915 AL case is about 150. The LS3 is about 475 lb and a 3.2 is about the same. Sure, the SBC is heavier but I'm just sayin'... |
Chris914n6 |
Feb 24 2018, 07:20 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,338 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
The LS3 is about 475 lb and a 3.2 is about the same. Sure, the SBC is heavier but I'm just sayin'... Portly pigs... My all aluminum V6 is 320lbs loaded and turns 7k. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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