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Four vs Six, comparison questions |
johnmhudson111 |
Aug 16 2005, 09:02 AM
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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? |
johnmhudson111 |
Aug 16 2005, 01:21 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 491 Joined: 29-November 04 From: Nesbit, MS Member No.: 3,191 |
It is, but the inital cost of those items has got to be factored into the decision, IMHO. I know some would disagree but total cost of ownership is what I was thinking of. If a typical 6 coversion goes for about $10k (from what I have read here) and that is for a 3.0l engine which in stock form put out 188hp according to Porsche what would the cost of a 180 hp 4 be? How long will the 180 hp 4 last? Will the tq curve and hp in the 180 hp 4 be "streetable"? If the answer is much cheaper, just as long, and just as good then the 4 is the best bet. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) |
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