Lap Times at VIR, Full Course Options

[roundboy914]

I was at VIR a week or so ago, with the zone 2 PCA DE, and i had a blast. Never run there before, drove the 914 both ways (over 2000 miles round trip - NO HEAT), and only added 3 qts. of good old dino juice. I did have fun, but was frustrated. My car is a 76 2.0l 4, with moderate suspension, tires, and some engine stuff. I was running away from the newer cars in the corners (especially the climbing s's), but was getting hammered on the straights. I was running 2:37's towards the end, but was one of the slower overall cars. I am just getting frustrated with the lack of power. I was sitting on the grid before my last run group, and the next lowest horsepower car was a euro 911 Carrera. My shit just can run with 996's and 997's.
So, my first question, what kind of times dot he local 914 guys run there?
Second, i don't even want to say it, but i am thinking that it is time to retire the 914 from track events.

[wbergtho]

Why dont you add a couple of cylinders to your 914 and give yourself a new lease on life....

I agree...Or add 4 more like I did. I have an LS6 500+ V-8 in my 74 914 and I loved the expression on the 996 TT owner when he came up to me on lunch break at a Brainerd Slow pokes event and said "Hey...are you the guy in the white 914?" I replied "Yes". He said "I have never been humiliated on the track....especially on the straight by a 914!" Coming out of turn 10 with the 996 TT glued to my backside, I rolled on the power into the straight and he receded quickly in my rear view mirror. I put a very sizable gap on him! All the modifications and hard work paid off that very moment.