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| Joe Ricard |
 Sep 4 2009, 09:46 PM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU  Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92  |
two Honda motor glued together.
OK not glued. |
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| Todd Enlund |
Sep 4 2009, 09:51 PM
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Resident Photoshop Guru Group: Members Posts: 3,252 Joined: 24-August 07 From: Reed (Portland), Oregon Member No.: 8,032 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(Joe Ricard @ Sep 4 2009, 07:46 PM)  two Honda motor glued together. OK not glued. Suzuki. Hayabusa. |
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| Joe Ricard |
Sep 5 2009, 07:08 AM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
Yea somethng like that.
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| Nana's_914 |
Sep 5 2009, 08:12 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 98 Joined: 27-October 06 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 7,100 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(Todd Enlund @ Sep 4 2009, 07:15 PM) I voted big 4, because that is my plan. If the budget allowed, I'd love a 2.5 short stroke twin plug six. Money no object would involve a Hartley H1. 2.8 L 400 HP @ 10,000 rpm 275 ft-lb @ 7,500 rpm 200 lbs A dyno video Sounds pretty civil. |
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| gothspeed |
Sep 6 2009, 11:20 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,539 Joined: 3-February 09 From: SoCal Member No.: 10,019 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Nana's_914 @ Sep 5 2009, 07:12 PM) QUOTE(Todd Enlund @ Sep 4 2009, 07:15 PM) I voted big 4, because that is my plan. If the budget allowed, I'd love a 2.5 short stroke twin plug six. Money no object would involve a Hartley H1. 2.8 L 400 HP @ 10,000 rpm 275 ft-lb @ 7,500 rpm 200 lbs A dyno video Sounds pretty civil. |
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| Rod |
Sep 6 2009, 12:35 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 617 Joined: 1-January 08 From: Farnham UK Member No.: 8,526 Region Association: England |
I've been giving this some more thought today....
I'm going to go with big 4. It suits the car and I think that a big four with big fat downdraughts and a horizontal fan would look so good in my engine bay I have and give the car huge kudos (and originality) I had nasty looks today because I was going too fast down a country lane (Even though it's a 60mph limit over here) So to up the 90 bhp I have now to 170-180 would be plenty for me - so new thread coming up... |
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| gothspeed |
Sep 6 2009, 06:03 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,539 Joined: 3-February 09 From: SoCal Member No.: 10,019 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Rod @ Sep 6 2009, 11:35 AM) I've been giving this some more thought today.... I'm going to go with big 4. It suits the car and I think that a big four with big fat downdraughts and a horizontal fan would look so good in my engine bay I have and give the car huge kudos (and originality) I had nasty looks today because I was going too fast down a country lane (Even though it's a 60mph limit over here) So to up the 90 bhp I have now to 170-180 would be plenty for me - so new thread coming up... What does this horizontal fan you speak of look like? |
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| MikeSpraggi |
Sep 6 2009, 10:13 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 781 Joined: 7-February 05 From: Silver Spring, Md Member No.: 3,570 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I voted for a small six. I am a purist in that respect and a small six a la the 914/6gt is my cup 'o tea. Although I'm building a 2.2 (north of stock), I'd like to track something close to what Porsche raced in the 914's. Just my take. My second choice would be a race prepped 3.0-3.2 six .... just for the fun of it.
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| thesey914 |
Sep 7 2009, 03:59 AM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,155 Joined: 1-January 03 From: Staffordshire -England Member No.: 66  |
Hi Rod, what size of four are you looking at and have you got any ideas about who's going to build it?
I was toying with the idea of a turbo four for a while but in a way I'm glad I didn't as I'd still be fannying around with it now -and my car was on jackstands for well over 4 years. 180 horsepowers would be incredible, my 2.4 only has 140hp and is plenty quick enough for a 37 year old car. My reasoning in the end was the Porsche factory has done all the homework in producing sixes with anything from 110hp to well over 300. I just had to pick the one I wanted and plumb it in. With a six in it 'feels' like a proper Porsche -with my 4 I always felt it sounded like a beetle/camper. Having said that with a 180hp four there'll be great satisfaction in embarrassing some much larger sixes |
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| Rod |
Sep 7 2009, 04:53 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 617 Joined: 1-January 08 From: Farnham UK Member No.: 8,526 Region Association: England |
QUOTE(thesey914 @ Sep 7 2009, 10:59 AM) Hi Rod, what size of four are you looking at and have you got any ideas about who's going to build it? I was toying with the idea of a turbo four for a while but in a way I'm glad I didn't as I'd still be fannying around with it now -and my car was on jackstands for well over 4 years. 180 horsepowers would be incredible, my 2.4 only has 140hp and is plenty quick enough for a 37 year old car. My reasoning in the end was the Porsche factory has done all the homework in producing sixes with anything from 110hp to well over 300. I just had to pick the one I wanted and plumb it in. With a six in it 'feels' like a proper Porsche -with my 4 I always felt it sounded like a beetle/camper. Having said that with a 180hp four there'll be great satisfaction in embarrassing some much larger sixes Hi, well 180 may be a bit optimistic, but 160 supposidly easily achievable. I was thinking a 2270 with twin 44's. I would love to get Jake to build me an engine, but looking closer to home I have been in contact with John Maher. Then you go and change my mind again (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) I have a friend who is the tech manager over at Reading head office and he knows I'm looking for a six too..... Spoke to him at the pub yesterday and he said he could get his hands on a 996 turbo engine which has been knocking around in the workshop for a couple of years. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) Joking - I wouldn't go that far.. Are you going to the meet at Wellington country park in a fortnight btw? |
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| thesey914 |
Sep 7 2009, 05:50 AM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,155 Joined: 1-January 03 From: Staffordshire -England Member No.: 66 |
Rod, where is Wellington country park? Are you meeting Sat or Sun (or both)?
I strongly recommend riding in a six before making your decision (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| Rod |
Sep 7 2009, 05:55 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 617 Joined: 1-January 08 From: Farnham UK Member No.: 8,526 Region Association: England |
QUOTE(thesey914 @ Sep 7 2009, 12:50 PM) Rod, where is Wellington country park? Are you meeting Sat or Sun (or both)? I strongly recommend riding in a six before making your decision (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I'm sure you were there last year - http://www.911porscheworld.com/mepasite/29...che_Picnic.aspx Only the Sunday. I have to be at a wedding on Sturday night, so I doubt I'll be there till the early pm. Would love a ride in a six (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) |
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| thesey914 |
Sep 7 2009, 06:46 AM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,155 Joined: 1-January 03 From: Staffordshire -England Member No.: 66 |
Ah...the Porscheworld picnic. Hmm it will depend on weather. If I'm there I'll take you for a spin in mine failing the opportunity for a better ride (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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| Randal |
Sep 12 2009, 04:04 PM
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QUOTE(thesey914 @ Sep 7 2009, 05:46 AM) Ah...the Porscheworld picnic. Hmm it will depend on weather. If I'm there I'll take you for a spin in mine failing the opportunity for a better ride (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Are you guys running any hill climbs in the UK? |
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| Rod |
Sep 12 2009, 04:14 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 617 Joined: 1-January 08 From: Farnham UK Member No.: 8,526 Region Association: England |
QUOTE(Randal @ Sep 12 2009, 11:04 PM) QUOTE(thesey914 @ Sep 7 2009, 05:46 AM) Ah...the Porscheworld picnic. Hmm it will depend on weather. If I'm there I'll take you for a spin in mine failing the opportunity for a better ride (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Are you guys running any hill climbs in the UK? Yes there are a few, I live 30 minutes from Brooklands, which you may have heard of?!? The next hill climb in the uk is this one - http://www.shelsley-walsh.co.uk/events/con...ms=21&ei=73 Always good! |
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| Randal |
Sep 12 2009, 04:22 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
QUOTE(Rod @ Sep 12 2009, 03:14 PM) QUOTE(Randal @ Sep 12 2009, 11:04 PM) QUOTE(thesey914 @ Sep 7 2009, 05:46 AM) Ah...the Porscheworld picnic. Hmm it will depend on weather. If I'm there I'll take you for a spin in mine failing the opportunity for a better ride (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Are you guys running any hill climbs in the UK? Yes there are a few, I live 30 minutes from Brooklands, which you may have heard of?!? The next hill climb in the uk is this one - http://www.shelsley-walsh.co.uk/events/con...ms=21&ei=73 Always good! When I was living in the UK I was up visiting a buddy in Great Witley. We were sitting outside at his farm and I kept hearing what sounded like a F1 car racing somewhere. We jumped into a car and found the Shelsley Walsh event.. No question it was really great. They were running F1 cars from the past year. Pretty spectacular watching an F1 run up that hill. I love to bring one of my race cars over to run that hill. That is one of my life objectives! Have fun and do post lots of video here. I don't know Brooklands, but I'll look it up. |
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| pcar916 |
Jan 8 2010, 01:21 PM
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If the suspensions are good I like 'em all. I love the light weight of the fours.
BIG 6 was my vote though. I can always modulate the throttle to get out of trouble faster'n I got into it... probably... maybe... almost always. |
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| SLITS |
Jan 8 2010, 04:25 PM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
Big 6 .... they just sound right and the seat of pants feel is YEEEEEEAAAAAH!
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| Mark Henry |
Jan 8 2010, 09:05 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Funny thing is when I voted, 6 years ago it was for a big four.
Now the big type four is moving over to my '67 bug project and a hot street carbed 3.0/6 is the plan now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| scotty b |
Jan 8 2010, 09:10 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
3.0 SC make pee pee go stiff (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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