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

[J P Stein]

QUOTE (nebreitling @ Nov 16 2005, 09:21 PM)

37 J.P. Stein 74 914 fp 65.945 7.527 38 E.J. Fontaine 74 914 fp 66.038 7.623 I hate to brag (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) [/QUOTE] LMAO jp.... wow, you bested me by all of .027 seconds in a total reckless, absurd comparison between the 914/4 that i've built completely from spare parts and your monster /6. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/clap.gif) impressive! .

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) I just happened to notice that little tidbit.
If I didn't know you better, I'd think you're being sarcastic.

A young fella like you should be able to beat a gimpy old fart like me no matter what the handicap. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)