How much does a 2.7 / 3.0/ 3.2 change the feel of the car? |
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How much does a 2.7 / 3.0/ 3.2 change the feel of the car? |
Tdskip |
Jun 16 2019, 07:21 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,686 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
Happy Father’s Day gentlemen.
I just drove a ‘74 2.0 car from central OR down the coast back to SoCal (great trip, car was totally reliable) and somewhere on a single lane carving through the redwoods outside Eureka I wondered “yeah, the extra power would be nice but would it make the car feel heavier”. So,is there a trade off in perceived weight or having the car be less eager to dance that comes with a /6 conversion? My intention is to keep whatever car I covert a narrow body and subtle so built GTs aren’t really the best point of feedback. Thanks! |
patssle |
Jun 16 2019, 02:55 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 981 Joined: 28-August 09 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 10,741 Region Association: None |
With a 3.0L in mine I really don't feel that much of a difference in car handling from the 4 cylinder days. But the car is a freaking rocket now with ~200 hp. The handling puts a smile on my face way more than my Boxster S.
QUOTE Any six is going to require a brake upgrade I'm running stock brakes on mine and it's just fine. I've even autocrossed and the brakes never overheat but can lock up the tires. Only for track would I say brake upgrades are necessary. |
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