914/6 vs. 914/4 AX Performance, Heated Disscussion Within Options

[Britain Smith]

I know this guy...he is looking to purchase a 914...wants to be really fast on the AX course...and can't decide between an original 6 (or conversion) w/ 2.7L (or some sort of uprated motor) or a Raby (or similar) four cylinder.

Putting the discussion on equal playing grounds, lets say that both chassis are identical, which would be faster on the AX course? This is assuming a well built chassis, with a cage, upgraded suspension, hoosiers (or similar) tires, etc.

For AX purposes, my vote would go for the 4-cylinder car all the way. I have my reasons, but I want to hear yours first...so which is it?

-Britain

[r_towle]

QUOTE (nine14cats @ Nov 16 2005, 01:47 AM)

I'm going to be biased on this one but if someone built an AX purpose built -6, I think you could do pretty well. In our region, Andrew and Steve have very light, AX only, 4 cyl cars weighing in somewhere between 1500 and 1800 lbs. Add the fact that they are great drivers and they are darn near unbeatable. But, I could get within thousands of a second in AX's to them with my 2.7-6. And with my fat butt and track fixins my car weighed at least 500 to 600lbs heavier. One caveat is that I didn't run this year, so I didn't get to run against Andrew after he dialed in his car. I'm debating on taking The Beast out in 2007 as an AX killer. Of course, I would put a 2.7/2.8 in there to test my theory that a -6 prepped for AX only would win..... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) Anyone have a hot 2.7 they have laying around? I'll share the ride with you in The Beast and we can see what happens..... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/aktion035.gif) Can you tell?.....I vote SIX! Bill P.

I would respectfully question those weight numbers,


I had a roofless, winshieldless, race car with a cage.

fiberglass hoods, fenders, and bumpers...

Wet weight without driver 1750.

I personally think that the six is the ticket...but you need to build a purpose built 2,2 or just a little bit bigger...

It would produce much more torque than a /4

I drive a /4 btw

Rich