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! |
Tdskip |
Jun 17 2019, 08:16 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 |
It would be interesting to see a big four (2.2 or 2.4) vs a /6 cost since the big fours will require coolers etc as well, right?
I suppose, outside the engine, the cost saving there is more standard exhaust set up and using stock engine mounts? |
Mark Henry |
Jun 17 2019, 10:57 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
It would be interesting to see a big four (2.2 or 2.4) vs a /6 cost since the big fours will require coolers etc as well, right? I suppose, outside the engine, the cost saving there is more standard exhaust set up and using stock engine mounts? About 2/3 of the cost of a /6. A lot of factors so that's a real rough ballpark. Several years ago a big four with nickies was a wash with doing a /6 conversion, but with the price of 911 cores/parts now I'd say it's back at 2/3 again. |
mepstein |
Jun 17 2019, 11:08 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,313 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
It would be interesting to see a big four (2.2 or 2.4) vs a /6 cost since the big fours will require coolers etc as well, right? I suppose, outside the engine, the cost saving there is more standard exhaust set up and using stock engine mounts? About 2/3 of the cost of a /6. A lot of factors so that's a real rough ballpark. Several years ago a big four with nickies was a wash with doing a /6 conversion, but with the price of 911 cores/parts now I'd say it's back at 2/3 again. The big difference is a 4, even a big one, can use almost every stock 914 part. It might not be optimal but it all fits. A six needs a mount, engine tin, oil tank & lines, exhaust, etc, all specific to a six. |
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