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Four vs Six, comparison questions |
johnmhudson111 |
Aug 16 2005, 09:02 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 491 Joined: 29-November 04 From: Nesbit, MS Member No.: 3,191 |
I am sure ths has been discussed before but I couldn't find anything using the search. So, has there been a comparison done between a 911 six and big four, like Jake Raby's engines? Looking at:
1. Overall cost of engine (plus consideration of the cost of the conversion to a six from a four) 2. power hp/tq 3. engine life 4. other issues? |
URY914 |
Aug 16 2005, 11:27 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,951 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
I believe you need to look the entire scope of the conversion which I think is over looked. Don't just compare engines, compare the work involved. You can do a Big-4 change out in a weekend by yourself. You better call some friends if you want a -6 in a weekend.
Look at it this way: Take a Big-4 to a shop and ask for a price to install it. Take a -6 to a shop and ask for a price. Do they still cost the same? You also need to think about the other associated parts and pieces that go into the -6 upgrade for track use. -6=more weight=bigger brakes and five bolt wheels and an upgrade here and there and everywhere. $$$ But once again it all come back to what you're going to be doing with the car. Paul |