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> 914/6 vs. 914/4 AX Performance, Heated Disscussion Within
Britain Smith
post Nov 15 2005, 11:02 PM
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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?

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post Nov 16 2005, 07:55 AM
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QUOTE (Britain Smith @ Nov 15 2005, 09:02 PM)
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.

-Britain

So a 2.7 -6 or a Jake built -4. What size -4?

I think one of Jake's 2316s would slap a 2.7 -6.
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Britain Smith   914/6 vs. 914/4 AX Performance   Nov 15 2005, 11:02 PM
Andyrew   Well, a T4 can make a bunch of tq (autox good) and...   Nov 15 2005, 11:06 PM
SirAndy     Nov 16 2005, 12:00 AM
nebreitling   if i were building an AX-only car it'd be a /4...   Nov 16 2005, 12:01 AM
gregrobbins  
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airsix   http://www.914world.co...   Nov 16 2005, 12:47 AM
r_towle  
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Air_Cooled_Nut  
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SirAndy   the initial question was about "compareable" cars....   Nov 16 2005, 02:16 AM
nine14cats   ouch...I stand corrected..... ht...   Nov 16 2005, 02:30 AM
URY914   <...   Nov 16 2005, 10:04 AM
trekkor  
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Jake Raby   ...   Nov 16 2005, 11:02 AM
Demick   <...   Nov 16 2005, 11:18 AM
Britain Smith   Well, this discussion got a little out of hand...b...   Nov 16 2005, 11:21 AM
Jake Raby   It has a TON to do with the way both engines are p...   Nov 16 2005, 11:40 AM
SirAndy  
  Nov 16 2005, 12:23 PM
Demick   <...   Nov 16 2005, 12:47 PM
Rough_Rider   IMHO two equally prepped chassis, with good suspen...   Nov 16 2005, 01:19 PM
Randal   If you do the math (power to weight ratio) and hav...   Nov 16 2005, 01:39 PM
J P Stein   This is all a bit absurd, really.....no need to ge...   Nov 16 2005, 01:52 PM
Jake Raby     Nov 16 2005, 01:59 PM
Randal     Nov 16 2005, 02:08 PM
nine14cats   http://www.914world.com/bbs2/ht...   Nov 16 2005, 04:42 PM
nebreitling   i gotta go with randal on this one. even given id...   Nov 16 2005, 04:50 PM
Root_Werks   More wieght = harder to change dirrection. So if ...   Nov 16 2005, 04:53 PM
Jake Raby   The other -4 guys that don't want a six like d...   Nov 16 2005, 05:31 PM
J P Stein   Basically what you guys want is some way to build ...   Nov 16 2005, 06:44 PM
J P Stein   http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/e...   Nov 16 2005, 07:34 PM
Jake Raby   First off where are the specs for these warmed ove...   Nov 16 2005, 07:40 PM
Demick     Nov 16 2005, 08:01 PM
nebreitling     Nov 16 2005, 08:11 PM
trekkor   Nathan update the final results of the 914cup ...   Nov 16 2005, 11:27 PM
J P Stein   <...   Nov 17 2005, 09:02 PM
Britain Smith   <...   Nov 18 2005, 09:15 PM
trekkor   I'll always a/x... http://www.9...   Nov 18 2005, 09:32 PM
J P Stein   <...   Nov 18 2005, 11:38 PM
J P Stein   I'm always harsh with Trekkor...otherwise he i...   Nov 18 2005, 11:53 PM
trekkor   Nah, I went to bed early last night.
 

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