How much does a 2.7 / 3.0/ 3.2 change the feel of the car? |
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How much does a 2.7 / 3.0/ 3.2 change the feel of the car? |
Tdskip |
Jun 16 2019, 07:21 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,686 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
Happy Father’s Day gentlemen.
I just drove a ‘74 2.0 car from central OR down the coast back to SoCal (great trip, car was totally reliable) and somewhere on a single lane carving through the redwoods outside Eureka I wondered “yeah, the extra power would be nice but would it make the car feel heavier”. So,is there a trade off in perceived weight or having the car be less eager to dance that comes with a /6 conversion? My intention is to keep whatever car I covert a narrow body and subtle so built GTs aren’t really the best point of feedback. Thanks! |
IronHillRestorations |
Jun 16 2019, 02:37 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,728 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
A 3.0 or 3.2 is a torque monster. The first time my wife drove my 3.0 914 she started from a dead stop in 3rd gear! A 3rd gear that tach'd out at 75mph! A 3.2 with Motronic is my personal "gold standard" 6 conversion, but I'm very fond of all flat sixes, and a small displacement high spooling 2.2S is very fun in a 914.
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