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| BKLA |
 Oct 10 2008, 11:38 AM
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Really old member  Group: Members Posts: 1,253 Joined: 14-August 05 From: OR Member No.: 4,590 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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I just completed a 2.7 conversion in a car that had a big four in it. The big four had gobs o' torque, but was temperamental.
My car is not a street car and is set up for DE/racing - but the basic reason for me to change was... I wanted to drive a 6 at speed - plain and simple. I did most of the conversion myself with help installing the motor, fabricating the oil lines, roll cage mods and final chassis setup and corner balance. THis is a tub car and is basically like what I wanted to race when I was a kid. I have no illusions about value and know this is NOT an investment. I didn't put this car together to sell and make money. four or six - do it 'cause YOU want to.... heres a link to when we first ran it.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQzhd5RL1bo There is nothing like the sound of a hot rodded "6" IMHO !!! |
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| orange914 |
Oct 10 2008, 05:50 PM
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http://5starmediaworks.com/index.html Group: Members Posts: 3,371 Joined: 26-March 05 From: Ceres, California Member No.: 3,818 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(RoadGlue @ Oct 9 2008, 11:54 PM)  I'd just like to bring up the longevity aspect of 4 vs. 6. The sixes are good for well over 100k (usually over 200K). I just don't believe that a hopped up four banger is going to have that sort of lifespan. Am I off base? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) and the thing i've heard over & over is the unexpected nickle & diming of the big 4's to finish off. |
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| boxstr |
Oct 11 2008, 12:47 AM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I enjoyed reading Jakes post on this thread......"Based on the fact that this thread is surely going to end up being another worthless 6Vs 4 debate I'll keep my comments here to a minimum.. Because these threads are never productive for either engine or following.
The way I look at it, if you are going to do a damn conversion, just drop in a Chevy V8, at least it's dirt cheap and offers mind blowing performance with insane reliability.. If you are going to add weight, at least do it with 8 cylinders". CCLIN2008 |
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| RoadGlue |
Oct 11 2008, 12:52 AM
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Sonoma County Gear Head Group: Admin Posts: 2,034 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 108 Region Association: Northern California
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hrmmmmmm...
Chevy... Porsche... Chevy... Porsche... Last time I checked these were Porsche-VW made, so it's the purist in me that can't fathom putting american iron in our little gems. To each your own though. |
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| Eric_Shea |
Oct 11 2008, 01:35 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,304 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
QUOTE The way I look at it, if you are going to do a damn conversion, just drop in a Chevy V8 Ummmm, stunning advice. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) As I see it, the 901 flat six and it's derivatives are the most successful racing engine of all time. Congrats Larry. Should be one hell of a nice package when you're done. |
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| LarryR |
Oct 12 2008, 01:13 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 929 Joined: 15-March 07 From: E. Bay Area, N. California Member No.: 7,604 |
QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Oct 11 2008, 12:35 PM) QUOTE The way I look at it, if you are going to do a damn conversion, just drop in a Chevy V8 Ummmm, stunning advice. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) As I see it, the 901 flat six and it's derivatives are the most successful racing engine of all time. Congrats Larry. Should be one hell of a nice package when you're done. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) thanks eric |
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