 /6 vs. /4, a perpetual bashing thread ... |
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| brer |
 Nov 10 2006, 11:08 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 2,555 Joined: 10-March 05 From: san diego Member No.: 3,736 Region Association: None  |
QUOTE(George H. @ Nov 10 2006, 06:26 PM)  actually he drives a 998cc /4 Attached image(s) 
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| TimT |
Nov 10 2006, 11:13 PM
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retired Group: Members Posts: 4,033 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Wantagh, NY Member No.: 313 |
I have a fix for the /4 guys with /6 envy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
over 850 HP (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif)  all we do to the engine is inspect/change the rod bearings every year or so, and keep an eye on the exhaust valve guides |
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| jwalters |
Nov 10 2006, 11:18 PM
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Sooo Close....... Group: Members Posts: 1,677 Joined: 14-May 04 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 2,068 Region Association: Europe |
QUOTE(TimT @ Nov 11 2006, 12:13 AM) I have a fix for the /4 guys with /6 envy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) over 850 HP (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) all we do to the engine is inspect/change the rod bearings every year or so, and keep an eye on the exhaust valve guides (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) A 180 HP -4 in a so-so-prepped 914 - - but with a very good wheel man, will whup sorry smoke ass in the twisties all over that mongoloid - good-for-straights-only contraption. And I am talking 1970's tech at that - even porsche knows it would happen--- (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif) |
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| nebreitling |
Nov 10 2006, 11:42 PM
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Member Emeritus Group: Members Posts: 3,314 Joined: 26-March 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 478 |
both 4's and 6's suck.
i like 1's. Attached image(s) 
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| McMark |
Nov 10 2006, 11:52 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Can we stick one of the at each wheel, Nathan? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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| nebreitling |
Nov 10 2006, 11:55 PM
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Member Emeritus Group: Members Posts: 3,314 Joined: 26-March 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 478 |
lol, you'd only need two of them to make as much horsepower as the average 914...
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| sww914 |
Nov 11 2006, 12:17 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,439 Joined: 4-June 06 Member No.: 6,146 Region Association: None |
I've been racing a 4 for 8 years. I want a 6. But, I also want new tile, a bigger patio, new windows in every room, and a new garage.
I'm sick of the finicky 4 breaking pretty regularly, I'm racing a damned VW van engine for God's sake, what was I thinking? So, I really want a 6, but I'll really miss kicking the dog crap out of guys with nicely prepped SC's and Carreras, them with $30K, $40K, 50K in their cars and me with less than $10K in mine. They come over sometimes and ask what sized engine I have, I say 2.1. They say 2.1? I haven't heard of a 6 that size. I say, it's a 4. They don't like it. At all. |
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| jwalters |
Nov 11 2006, 08:41 AM
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Sooo Close....... Group: Members Posts: 1,677 Joined: 14-May 04 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 2,068 Region Association: Europe |
QUOTE(sww914 @ Nov 11 2006, 01:17 AM) I've been racing a 4 for 8 years. I want a 6. But, I also want new tile, a bigger patio, new windows in every room, and a new garage. I'm sick of the finicky 4 breaking pretty regularly, I'm racing a damned VW van engine for God's sake, what was I thinking? So, I really want a 6, but I'll really miss kicking the dog crap out of guys with nicely prepped SC's and Carreras, them with $30K, $40K, 50K in their cars and me with less than $10K in mine. They come over sometimes and ask what sized engine I have, I say 2.1. They say 2.1? I haven't heard of a 6 that size. I say, it's a 4. They don't like it. At all. A new company called "Exhaustive Solutions" will (hopefully) be up and running by end of next year with a range of products for T4. These products go into a completely new arena with heavy duty power upgrades - They will give owners a new grin factor by dominating with T4 power. Both in absolute genious application and affordability. Fours are the future! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) GREAT SUCCESS! |
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| Eric_Shea |
Nov 11 2006, 08:52 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
Volker says 4's are "Scheiße" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif)
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| TROJANMAN |
Nov 11 2006, 09:05 AM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,271 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
I don't know who this JAKE guy is that you keep bashing, but let's do the simple math..............
according to a 914 "God" a fresh 3.0 motor can be had for $4k That is Dirt cheap According to a former disenfranchised Big 4 seeker, a big 4 "with all the bells and whistles" runs $18k hmmmmm (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) The Big 4 has no real proven track record of longevity, yet. Even if the "used" 3.0 needs a rebuild, It probably has 40-50k miles left in it, and a rebuild will only be $7-9k. Still cheaper than the Big 4, and with a proven record of reliability. Not to mention the fact that the used 6 will probably have 5-6 years of drive time before it needs a rebuild, b/c how many of us (with performance engines) drive our cars more than 10k miles a year. So.........for my money, I would choose the six. Do i dislike 4's? Heck no! I just can't afford a bigger one. If prices and durability were equal.........i'd probably take the 4, but their not That opinion is worth about 2 pennies (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| MoveQik |
Nov 11 2006, 09:06 AM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,645 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I have know idea which one is better. I will say however that after converting my 4 to a 6, I have zero interest in driving a 4. Make of it what you will. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/burnout.gif)
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| SLITS |
Nov 11 2006, 09:11 AM
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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  |
I have both, so I'm a 10 ...... the rest of you just plain suck!!!
They are not leaf blowers ..... They are Windsuckers ..... helped win WWII ya know. |
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| Allan |
Nov 11 2006, 09:12 AM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(Howard @ Nov 10 2006, 06:47 PM) QUOTE(Headrage @ Nov 10 2006, 06:22 PM) Howie, do you have to take them off when you're wearing a helmet to clear the top? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) This from the youngster driving the 914/6 in an A/X running 4 seconds behind the old fart in the 996 in drive? With the A/C and stereo on singing 'Hotel California'? Shame, shame. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) So, are you saying that you can keep them on and still fit in the car with a helmet as long as you empty them first? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) |
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| Joe Bob |
Nov 11 2006, 09:15 AM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
You can take the trash out of the trailer, but you can't take the trailer out of the trash.....
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| jwalters |
Nov 11 2006, 09:15 AM
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Sooo Close....... Group: Members Posts: 1,677 Joined: 14-May 04 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 2,068 Region Association: Europe |
QUOTE(TROJANMAN @ Nov 11 2006, 10:05 AM) Do i dislike 4's? Heck no! I just can't afford a bigger one. That opinion is worth about 2 pennies (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) This WILL change - -It will be awhile yet, but it HAS been in the works for almost 2 years now in R&D - A four will be a true choice of many vs. a six ---- |
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| Joe Bob |
Nov 11 2006, 09:16 AM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Headrage @ Nov 11 2006, 07:12 AM) QUOTE(Howard @ Nov 10 2006, 06:47 PM) QUOTE(Headrage @ Nov 10 2006, 06:22 PM) Howie, do you have to take them off when you're wearing a helmet to clear the top? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) This from the youngster driving the 914/6 in an A/X running 4 seconds behind the old fart in the 996 in drive? With the A/C and stereo on singing 'Hotel California'? Shame, shame. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) So, are you saying that you can keep them on and still fit in the car with a helmet as long as you empty them first? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) Does he wear them over or under the panty hose? |
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| Brew |
Nov 11 2006, 09:27 AM
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That's Captain Moron to you! Group: Members Posts: 391 Joined: 5-August 05 From: Colorado Springs Member No.: 4,546 |
QUOTE(TROJANMAN @ Nov 11 2006, 08:05 AM) I don't know who this JAKE guy is that you keep bashing, but let's do the simple math.............. according to a 914 "God" a fresh 3.0 motor can be had for $4k That is Dirt cheap Getting it for $4k is one thing, installing it in a /4 car is quite another methinks. |
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| TROJANMAN |
Nov 11 2006, 09:35 AM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,271 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Brew @ Nov 11 2006, 08:27 AM) QUOTE(TROJANMAN @ Nov 11 2006, 08:05 AM) I don't know who this JAKE guy is that you keep bashing, but let's do the simple math.............. according to a 914 "God" a fresh 3.0 motor can be had for $4k That is Dirt cheap Getting it for $4k is one thing, installing it in a /4 car is quite another methinks. Well, according to the "God" $8k for a small 2.4 six (see the voltron thread) and install is really exspensive, so based on his math, it should be cheap. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) BTW, when do you want to pick up your stuff? jeff dpesn't need the door. i left you a message yesterday, give me a call. |
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| Brew |
Nov 11 2006, 09:39 AM
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That's Captain Moron to you! Group: Members Posts: 391 Joined: 5-August 05 From: Colorado Springs Member No.: 4,546 |
Yeah, sorry bout that. Too much drama here yesterday. I'll call you when I get off work.
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