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V-8 conversions, anyone regret doing it? |
chrisg |
Feb 26 2005, 02:21 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 |
Still contemplating what way to go with for a motor. I'm down to either staying with a type 4 (R.A.T.)or doing the V-8 thing. I'm not totally sold on doing a V-8 yet, it still seems a little out of character for the car(yet I keep coming back to that option, power and price I guess). I'm afraid of winding up with a "point and shoot" car. Any help?
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neo914-6 |
Feb 27 2005, 12:08 AM
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neo life Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159 |
I started my conversion in the early eighties but life changes prevented me from finishing it myself. If I had known then what I know now I would have done it differently but that is typical 20/20 hindsight. Today there are so many parts and knowledge to do a great V8 conversion.
If you want a street rod or pseudo supercar, go for it! I won a street rodder award because few people had seen a V8 in a porsche at the time. If you want to gain more acceptability in the "real" porsche crowd or race venue, go for a 3.6 flat six. My interests have shifted and I'm on to a new challenge... |
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