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| r_towle |
 Nov 12 2010, 03:58 PM
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What are your opinions on the best balanced motor (larger 6) for the 914.
This is not a 4-6 debate...just an overall opinion of how you think the cars handle and drive with the larger motors. I know Sir Andy has a 3.6, not sure if there are others. Andy, what is your opinion...is it to much motor for a 914? To heavy? Autox now not a fun sport with the large motor? Figure a flared car, but not a super flared car. Rich |
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r_towle Opinions on big six drivability Nov 12 2010, 03:58 PM
mepstein I know when I drove the narrow body 3.2 euro six w... Nov 12 2010, 04:06 PM d914 3.0 at 180
3,2 at 215
both doable , plenty of pow... Nov 12 2010, 04:34 PM underthetire I drove a 3.2 flared car, :blink: I had wood for... Nov 12 2010, 04:38 PM shoguneagle I am doing a project 914 Sixer with a 3.2. I am d... Nov 12 2010, 05:03 PM MDG My 3.2 is on a stand waiting. Most of the paint is... Nov 12 2010, 05:33 PM scotty b 3.0 SC for price
3.6 for performance
3.2 for pri... Nov 12 2010, 05:38 PM 9146986 The 3.2 Motronic engine is a great way to go, no c... Nov 12 2010, 05:45 PM rfuerst911sc I really like my 3.0 with Weber carbs. Simple with... Nov 12 2010, 05:56 PM
patssle
I really like my 3.0 with Weber carbs. Simple wit... Nov 12 2010, 06:06 PM scotty b
I really like my 3.0 with Weber carbs. Simple wi... Nov 12 2010, 06:13 PM patssle B)-->QUOTE(scotty b @ N... Nov 12 2010, 09:58 PM
Twise
I will second that - 2.2 with webers and S cams.... Nov 15 2010, 12:20 PM
MDG
I will second that - 2.2 with webers and S cams. ... Nov 15 2010, 08:18 PM
Drums66 .....3.2 :driving:
:wavebye:(drive 1 you'll ... Nov 12 2010, 06:04 PM
SirAndy
I know Sir Andy has a 3.6, not sure if there are ... Nov 12 2010, 06:25 PM
Racer Chris
Too much? No ...
Too heavy? No ...
First, it... Nov 12 2010, 07:35 PM
Maltese Falcon T4 2.0 with euro pistions , great momentum car on... Nov 12 2010, 07:13 PM
r_towle
T4 2.0 with euro pistions , great momentum car o... Nov 12 2010, 07:19 PM
Maltese Falcon
3.3 biturbo in the 6...DON'T do it. Too much... Nov 12 2010, 07:22 PM
rick 918-S IMHO there is no such thing as too much engine. Ju... Nov 12 2010, 07:24 PM
r_towle One ebay (which I find tends to have higher prices... Nov 12 2010, 07:30 PM
iamchappy I think a 2.8 would be interesting, that said my 3... Nov 12 2010, 07:39 PM
Spoke
I think a 2.8 would be interesting, that said my ... Nov 12 2010, 07:46 PM
iamchappy
I think a 2.8 would be interesting, that said my... Nov 12 2010, 08:02 PM
GeorgeRud All these choices are great, but the Motronic cert... Nov 12 2010, 07:39 PM
Elliot Cannon Ask Ed Morrow about this one. That's him driv... Nov 12 2010, 08:15 PM
kg6dxn
Ask Ed Morrow about this one. That's him dri... Nov 13 2010, 07:52 PM
brp986s There is a big improvement in a 3.2 motronic vs 3.... Nov 12 2010, 08:36 PM
MoveQik Mine is a 3.2 with Motronic. Starts 1st try cold,... Nov 12 2010, 08:58 PM
Maltese Falcon We are currently building a 3.6 varioram ('97 ... Nov 13 2010, 09:00 AM
Series9 From my perspective having a 3.6, some of the fun ... Nov 13 2010, 09:31 AM
r_towle That is a balanced answer, but I request more of a... Nov 13 2010, 04:14 PM
sean_v8_914 installation cost/complexity should also be mentio... Nov 13 2010, 10:30 AM
pete-stevers i love my 3.0...but wish i had ponied up for a 3.2 Nov 13 2010, 03:26 PM
Steve I'm currently running a 3.2 with a 901 stock g... Nov 13 2010, 05:22 PM
r_towle
I'm currently running a 3.2 with a 901 stock ... Nov 13 2010, 05:32 PM
Steve
I'm currently running a 3.2 with a 901 stock... Nov 13 2010, 09:52 PM
pcar916
How wide are 245 rubber, not the wheels alone?
... Nov 14 2010, 10:40 AM
campbellcj
How wide are 245 rubber, not the wheels alone?
... Nov 14 2010, 12:02 PM
dion9146 I'll add another vote for a 3.2 for all of the... Nov 13 2010, 05:51 PM
pcar916 I have a 3.6L motor with a 914 transaxle and have ... Nov 13 2010, 06:50 PM
Racer Chris
I'm thinking 400 hp is about right.
Yah, 500... Nov 13 2010, 07:24 PM
Rleog Ahhhh, the toys you play with! Nov 13 2010, 07:52 PM
Eric_Shea
OK... I'll bite and play Mr. Contrair in a p... Nov 13 2010, 11:59 PM
ConeDodger Ah but Mr. Contrair, while I have seen the 914 cha... Nov 14 2010, 12:05 AM
Racer Chris
It was the slicks that tore this chassis.
It ju... Nov 14 2010, 06:32 AM
Eric_Shea Torque occurs when a force is applied perpendicula... Nov 14 2010, 12:27 AM
SLITS I'll take my CIS 2.7L .... starts everytime, a... Nov 14 2010, 09:01 AM
computers4kids One of the questions asked was the weight differen... Nov 14 2010, 09:53 AM
Steve
One of the questions asked was the weight differe... Nov 14 2010, 10:41 AM
PRS914-6 Of the 914's I have owned they have had 2.0 fo... Nov 14 2010, 11:03 AM
Racer Chris Here's one way to add rear tire capacity witho... Nov 14 2010, 11:24 AM
r_towle
Here's one way to add rear tire capacity with... Nov 15 2010, 02:29 PM
J P Stein Here's a pic of Gary Chapman's sweet ride.... Nov 14 2010, 11:09 AM
pete-stevers
OK... I'll bite and play Mr. Contrair in a ... Nov 14 2010, 12:51 PM
Steve There are tons of advantages with the 3.2. It use... Nov 14 2010, 02:00 PM
ConeDodger Steve,
I have experienced those seat heaters first... Nov 14 2010, 03:52 PM
Eric_Shea
Sure... they're cheap. Done properly, it sh... Nov 14 2010, 02:21 PM
mepstein Mine was 4K. I still need a DME and harness ~500. ... Nov 14 2010, 02:37 PM
pete-stevers
Sure... they're cheap. Done properly, it s... Nov 14 2010, 03:32 PM
Eric_Shea :agree: It can be a pain in the ass to drive on t... Nov 14 2010, 03:41 PM
PRS914-6 As you price compare the differences keep in mind ... Nov 14 2010, 06:05 PM
Steve Thanks Paul for the additional feedback. All good... Nov 14 2010, 08:49 PM
PRS914-6
Still debating about Black though!!
Wh... Nov 14 2010, 09:32 PM
pcar916 It took 10 years for my 914's 3.6 valve covers... Nov 15 2010, 09:34 AM
PRS914-6
Cracking insulation on nearly all of the engine w... Nov 15 2010, 10:31 AM
SirAndy
Cracking insulation on nearly all of the engine ... Nov 15 2010, 12:03 PM
pcar916
:agree: Get a replacement NOW!!!
... Nov 15 2010, 01:51 PM
Steve
It took 10 years for my 914's 3.6 valve cover... Nov 15 2010, 09:02 PM
SirAndy Found the thread:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/in... Nov 15 2010, 12:06 PM
Elliot Cannon This is an interesting thread because Mercedes is ... Nov 15 2010, 06:02 PM
Twise
I will second that - 2.2 with webers and S cams.... Nov 15 2010, 12:20 PM MDG
I will second that - 2.2 with webers and S cams. ... Nov 15 2010, 08:18 PM Drums66 .....3.2 :driving:
:wavebye:(drive 1 you'll ... Nov 12 2010, 06:04 PM SirAndy
I know Sir Andy has a 3.6, not sure if there are ... Nov 12 2010, 06:25 PM Racer Chris
Too much? No ...
Too heavy? No ...
First, it... Nov 12 2010, 07:35 PM Maltese Falcon T4 2.0 with euro pistions , great momentum car on... Nov 12 2010, 07:13 PM r_towle
T4 2.0 with euro pistions , great momentum car o... Nov 12 2010, 07:19 PM Maltese Falcon
3.3 biturbo in the 6...DON'T do it. Too much... Nov 12 2010, 07:22 PM rick 918-S IMHO there is no such thing as too much engine. Ju... Nov 12 2010, 07:24 PM r_towle One ebay (which I find tends to have higher prices... Nov 12 2010, 07:30 PM iamchappy I think a 2.8 would be interesting, that said my 3... Nov 12 2010, 07:39 PM Spoke
I think a 2.8 would be interesting, that said my ... Nov 12 2010, 07:46 PM iamchappy
I think a 2.8 would be interesting, that said my... Nov 12 2010, 08:02 PM GeorgeRud All these choices are great, but the Motronic cert... Nov 12 2010, 07:39 PM Elliot Cannon Ask Ed Morrow about this one. That's him driv... Nov 12 2010, 08:15 PM kg6dxn
Ask Ed Morrow about this one. That's him dri... Nov 13 2010, 07:52 PM brp986s There is a big improvement in a 3.2 motronic vs 3.... Nov 12 2010, 08:36 PM MoveQik Mine is a 3.2 with Motronic. Starts 1st try cold,... Nov 12 2010, 08:58 PM Maltese Falcon We are currently building a 3.6 varioram ('97 ... Nov 13 2010, 09:00 AM Series9 From my perspective having a 3.6, some of the fun ... Nov 13 2010, 09:31 AM r_towle That is a balanced answer, but I request more of a... Nov 13 2010, 04:14 PM sean_v8_914 installation cost/complexity should also be mentio... Nov 13 2010, 10:30 AM pete-stevers i love my 3.0...but wish i had ponied up for a 3.2 Nov 13 2010, 03:26 PM Steve I'm currently running a 3.2 with a 901 stock g... Nov 13 2010, 05:22 PM r_towle
I'm currently running a 3.2 with a 901 stock ... Nov 13 2010, 05:32 PM Steve
I'm currently running a 3.2 with a 901 stock... Nov 13 2010, 09:52 PM pcar916
How wide are 245 rubber, not the wheels alone?
... Nov 14 2010, 10:40 AM campbellcj
How wide are 245 rubber, not the wheels alone?
... Nov 14 2010, 12:02 PM dion9146 I'll add another vote for a 3.2 for all of the... Nov 13 2010, 05:51 PM pcar916 I have a 3.6L motor with a 914 transaxle and have ... Nov 13 2010, 06:50 PM Racer Chris
I'm thinking 400 hp is about right.
Yah, 500... Nov 13 2010, 07:24 PM Rleog Ahhhh, the toys you play with! Nov 13 2010, 07:52 PM Eric_Shea
OK... I'll bite and play Mr. Contrair in a p... Nov 13 2010, 11:59 PM ConeDodger Ah but Mr. Contrair, while I have seen the 914 cha... Nov 14 2010, 12:05 AM Racer Chris
It was the slicks that tore this chassis.
It ju... Nov 14 2010, 06:32 AM Eric_Shea Torque occurs when a force is applied perpendicula... Nov 14 2010, 12:27 AM SLITS I'll take my CIS 2.7L .... starts everytime, a... Nov 14 2010, 09:01 AM computers4kids One of the questions asked was the weight differen... Nov 14 2010, 09:53 AM Steve
One of the questions asked was the weight differe... Nov 14 2010, 10:41 AM PRS914-6 Of the 914's I have owned they have had 2.0 fo... Nov 14 2010, 11:03 AM Racer Chris Here's one way to add rear tire capacity witho... Nov 14 2010, 11:24 AM r_towle
Here's one way to add rear tire capacity with... Nov 15 2010, 02:29 PM J P Stein Here's a pic of Gary Chapman's sweet ride.... Nov 14 2010, 11:09 AM pete-stevers
OK... I'll bite and play Mr. Contrair in a ... Nov 14 2010, 12:51 PM Steve There are tons of advantages with the 3.2. It use... Nov 14 2010, 02:00 PM ConeDodger Steve,
I have experienced those seat heaters first... Nov 14 2010, 03:52 PM Eric_Shea
Sure... they're cheap. Done properly, it sh... Nov 14 2010, 02:21 PM mepstein Mine was 4K. I still need a DME and harness ~500. ... Nov 14 2010, 02:37 PM pete-stevers
Sure... they're cheap. Done properly, it s... Nov 14 2010, 03:32 PM Eric_Shea :agree: It can be a pain in the ass to drive on t... Nov 14 2010, 03:41 PM PRS914-6 As you price compare the differences keep in mind ... Nov 14 2010, 06:05 PM Steve Thanks Paul for the additional feedback. All good... Nov 14 2010, 08:49 PM PRS914-6
Still debating about Black though!!
Wh... Nov 14 2010, 09:32 PM pcar916 It took 10 years for my 914's 3.6 valve covers... Nov 15 2010, 09:34 AM PRS914-6
Cracking insulation on nearly all of the engine w... Nov 15 2010, 10:31 AM SirAndy
Cracking insulation on nearly all of the engine ... Nov 15 2010, 12:03 PM pcar916
:agree: Get a replacement NOW!!!
... Nov 15 2010, 01:51 PM Steve
It took 10 years for my 914's 3.6 valve cover... Nov 15 2010, 09:02 PM SirAndy Found the thread:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/in... Nov 15 2010, 12:06 PM Elliot Cannon This is an interesting thread because Mercedes is ... Nov 15 2010, 06:02 PM  |
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