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Spanked by a Civic?, Do you think a brand new 197 HP Civic Si can beat a |
angerosa |
Sep 18 2007, 03:34 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 334 Joined: 21-August 07 From: Reston, VA Member No.: 8,023 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Do you think a brand new 197 HP Civic Si can beat a 914 with 3.0 6 conversion? My buddy who doesn't have a preference either way says that the civic will win hands down (he has a VW symbol tattooed on his calf too). Even if the 914-6 has 260 - 280 HP. What do you guys think? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)
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Brett W |
Sep 21 2007, 01:53 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,856 Joined: 17-September 03 From: huntsville, al Member No.: 1,169 Region Association: None |
Last time I checked the VR6 weighs 200lbs more than a similar VW Four cylinder. So you have a motor in the car that makes 180hp wieghs 400+lbs and at best will make 210+hp. You are better off running a V8.
The VR6 is a good motor for what it was designed, pushing a heavy ass Jetta, Passat, or Golf around. It is far from a performance engine. It has very little aftermarket support and even less performance potential. The design of the VR6 engine does not lend itself to good performance. It has an awful head design, the cam drive system is less than adequate, its oiling system is awful, etc. I have one laying around would love to get rid of it, but would never consider putting it into a 914. You would be better off putting a Lexus V8 in it. Makes 250hp and 260ft/lbs and weighs 450lbs. |
Mid_Engine_914 |
Sep 21 2007, 03:07 PM
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