small 6 vs. big 4, help with the basics... Options

[jonferns]

was considering a 2.7-ish engine for a shell that I have. After reviewing what is necessary, I am starting to think that a big four is sufficient.

what is the normal power output for a 2056, and can that setup run on FI?

looking for something with a bit more power than what we have. Currently have a spare 2.0 out of a '75/'76 sitting in the garage...

thanks! -JON

[grantsfo]

I can attest to the fact Dan's car is very fast. Most of the 2056 rebuilds I have heard about range in the $2000 to $3000 range if you do the work yourself.

Its really hard to go wrong with this motor config. I'm suprised more dont settle on this motor. Much less trouble than big T4 or a six with nearly the same fun factor and 25% the cost of the more expensive options.

This post has been edited by grantsfo: Oct 8 2007, 12:52 PM

[DanT]

I can attest to the fact Dan's car is very fast. Most of the 2056 rebuilds I have heard about range in the $2000 to $3000 range if you do the work yourself.

Its really hard to go wrong with this motor config. I'm suprised more dont settle on this motor. Much less trouble than big T4 or a six with nearly the same fun factor and 25% the cost of the more expensive options.

that is exactly the reason why I chose this route.
cost was acceptable, can reuse stock injection.
I have as much or more fun than lots of other folks with much more expensive and larger engine combinations.
I have been the 2.7L(RS spec) route before. Don't get me wrong. That was a fun motor/chassis combination but the costs involved in doing it properly are not for the faint of heart.
And this was in a 914-6 chassis to start with.

If I were to do another type 4 motor (which I might) I would go to the 2270. More money and unable to use stock injection...but lots more HP....
well my car is a 99% track/AX car after all. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[grantsfo]

I can attest to the fact Dan's car is very fast. Most of the 2056 rebuilds I have heard about range in the $2000 to $3000 range if you do the work yourself.

Its really hard to go wrong with this motor config. I'm suprised more dont settle on this motor. Much less trouble than big T4 or a six with nearly the same fun factor and 25% the cost of the more expensive options.

that is exactly the reason why I chose this route.
cost was acceptable, can reuse stock injection.
I have as much or more fun than lots of other folks with much more expensive and larger engine combinations.
I have been the 2.7L(RS spec) route before. Don't get me wrong. That was a fun motor/chassis combination but the costs involved in doing it properly are not for the faint of heart.
And this was in a 914-6 chassis to start with.

If I were to do another type 4 motor (which I might) I would go to the 2270. More money and unable to use stock injection...but lots more HP....
well my car is a 99% track/AX car after all. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Nathans 2056 was ripping fast, but he went with a little more wild setup. Having ridden in his car it was every bit as fast as my old 2.4 911 E spec powered car.