 So what advantages, besides rear mount cooler, small /6 conversions offer? |
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| Tdskip |
 Nov 14 2019, 03:14 PM
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Yeah, back to looking at 2.2 and 2.4 engines while day dreaming. Not sure it is relational...
Just curious If there are any significant handling/weight advantages. I don’t think so, so does it come down to aesthetics of how the engine spin and sound? I will duck and cover now... |
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| mepstein |
Nov 14 2019, 04:06 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,307 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Mag cases are lighter
Smaller engines have a different sound No oil cooler needed on the mild builds Easier on the trans and less conversion parts needed. I drove a narrow body 6 with a 160ish hp engine and custom gears. It had some glass lids, bumpers, some other light weight stuff and sticky tires. It was a blast! |
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| Superhawk996 |
Nov 14 2019, 04:27 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,882 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Nov 14 2019, 05:06 PM)  Mag cases are lighter Smaller engines have a different sound No oil cooler needed on the mild builds Easier on the trans and less conversion parts needed. I drove a narrow body 6 with a 160ish hp engine and custom gears. It had some glass lids, bumpers, some other light weight stuff and sticky tires. It was a blast! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) x 2 914's are all about light weight, low Center of Gravity, vintage engine sounds, and nimble handling. If you seek fast in a straight line, there are many cheaper not to mention faster alternatives than a 914. I'm biased though - currently working on a 2.4L six. |
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Tdskip So what advantages, besides rear mount cooler, small /6 conversions offer? Nov 14 2019, 03:14 PM
mb911 Less low end tq, same if not more cost to rebuild.... Nov 14 2019, 03:23 PM brant the advantages for a small bore -6 are really depe... Nov 14 2019, 03:31 PM
horizontally-opposed
Mag cases are lighter
Smaller engines have a diff... Nov 14 2019, 05:36 PM roblav1 I've had many 911 engined cars... the most b... Nov 14 2019, 06:40 PM Mark Henry It's not that much lighter, I forget but it... Nov 14 2019, 06:57 PM gereed75 Mine is a 2.4 S heads, Weber’s with mod Solex ca... Nov 14 2019, 07:07 PM porschetub
Mine is a 2.4 S heads, Weber’s with mod Solex c... Nov 15 2019, 02:44 PM mepstein
Mine is a 2.4 S heads, Weber’s with mod Solex ... Nov 15 2019, 03:24 PM Superhawk996 Lifted from Pelican or somewhere else along the li... Nov 14 2019, 08:32 PM Tdskip Thanks for the weight specs @superhawk996
Looks... Nov 14 2019, 08:49 PM Mark Henry
Thanks for the weight specs [b]@[url=http://www.... Nov 15 2019, 07:32 AM Superhawk996
Many have the opinion that the /4 handles better... Nov 15 2019, 08:17 AM mepstein For me, the 3.2's make sense because I like th... Nov 14 2019, 09:00 PM ConeDodger
For me, the 3.2's make sense because I like t... Nov 14 2019, 09:04 PM campbellcj Gotta said I really had a blast with my car in mag... Nov 15 2019, 07:59 AM brant 2.0/6 with twin plugs and 906 cams...
the sound:
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2.0/6 with twin plugs and 906 cams...
the sound:... Nov 15 2019, 01:17 PM jmitro
the sound:
hallet race
OT but that's not Hal... Nov 16 2019, 06:07 PM brant
[quote name='brant' post='2762301' date='Nov 15 2... Nov 16 2019, 10:43 PM gereed75 10 pounds per horsepower is a pretty quick car and... Nov 15 2019, 06:36 PM Superhawk996
10 pounds per horsepower is a pretty quick car an... Nov 15 2019, 07:37 PM Tdskip @mepstein - did those items you listed off come u... Nov 15 2019, 07:18 PM mepstein
[b]@[url=http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s... Nov 15 2019, 08:11 PM 914forme Pretty good list, but I can add to that.
Shorten ... Nov 15 2019, 08:29 PM mepstein I figured if I took off 200-250lbs, the weight of ... Nov 15 2019, 08:44 PM johnhora Tdskip
What's the planned use for the 914...t... Nov 15 2019, 09:36 PM ClayPerrine Betty would say "This is cute, coming from th... Nov 16 2019, 05:43 AM Superhawk996 :agree:
Amen Clay.
I've seen different ve... Nov 16 2019, 07:42 AM mepstein Sounds like my Morini sport. Underpowered compared... Nov 16 2019, 07:48 AM phillstek I’ve had four x sixes in my car over the 31 year... Nov 16 2019, 04:09 PM Maltese Falcon I think the hot rod T4 engines def have an advanta... Nov 16 2019, 05:10 PM sixnotfour
I think the hot rod T4 engines def have an advant... Nov 17 2019, 01:17 AM mlindner Not sure of any advantage other than fun. Last sta... Nov 17 2019, 05:42 AM Mark Henry Any size /6 while I'd agree it's stupid mo... Nov 17 2019, 08:54 AM Tdskip That engine looks fantastic Nov 17 2019, 09:25 AM mlindner That looks great Mark H. thanks for the pics. Nov 17 2019, 10:10 AM Mark Henry
That engine looks fantastic
That looks great Ma... Nov 17 2019, 07:33 PM |
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