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2.0 or more, Bigger is better |
930cabman |
Nov 14 2020, 05:07 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,000 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States |
I cut my wrenching teeth on VW bugs and Type 3's back in the '70's and '80's. Been somewhat out of the game for several years looking to rejoin into the 914 world. Generally the easiest way for more kick is to increase displacement. Short of going to turbo's what is available as far as big bore kits. I am not interested in going the 6 cylinder route or chevy small block route. The car will be street only, but I need speed.
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914_teener |
Nov 16 2020, 01:00 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,194 Joined: 31-August 08 From: So. Cal Member No.: 9,489 Region Association: Southern California |
".....I need speed...."
What does this mean? The 914 with a four jug will not be fast but might be quick and nimble. Like Geoff said you'd have to play with the gear box for it to be really quick. If you want it for the street I'd say stick with the short stroke rods but go big jug....like a 1911 with L-jet. Forget the carbs...bad idea My .02 from experience. PS. Once you go flat six you'll never look back. |
Bleyseng |
Nov 16 2020, 02:09 PM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,034 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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914_teener |
Nov 16 2020, 02:52 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,194 Joined: 31-August 08 From: So. Cal Member No.: 9,489 Region Association: Southern California |
".....I need speed...." Once you go flat six you'll never look back. Just these days a flat six will totally empty your wallet just like a wooden boat. Agreed. However on the slippery slope of life what is more profound than the sound of a flat six behind you through a twisty road and or a well done Cris Craft Runabout floating down the river and lake of life. Besides a built four is two thirds the way to a six. I'd agree nowdays with the post: Keep the 914 stock and if you want a flat six buy a 986 or 987 while they are still reasonable. You can't take it with you.....any of it. |
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