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

[Air_Cooled_Nut]

QUOTE (nine14cats @ Nov 15 2005, 11:08 PM)

... Their team pushes the car to the line and start it only when they are about to get the flag, then shut her down. Purpose built for AX...

Which I find boooooring. The fact that you can drive your car to an autocross, race, then drive it back home (or it's at the very least street-legal if you trailer it to events) is why I like autocross. When it gets to this level (drag racing included) all the cars are just about the same, only under a different skin and money is too much of the equation (which is why it's nice to have different classes).