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| gdurawa |
 Mar 17 2009, 02:28 PM
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Am looking for a clean 2.0L 914 but having a difficult time finding one in the Northeast for under $6,000. Would a 1.7L or 1.8L be competitive in Autocross if a 2.0L is not available?
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Mar 17 2009, 02:32 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,856 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(gdurawa @ Mar 17 2009, 01:28 PM)  Am looking for a clean 2.0L 914 but having a difficult time finding one in the Northeast for under $6,000. Would a 1.7L or 1.8L be competitive in Autocross if a 2.0L is not available? Thanks the most important thing is the body. Don't worry about the engine. 2.0 engines are readily available. A 2.0 is much spunkier feeling than a 1.8 but the 1.8 fuel injection is smoother less complicated and gets better gas mileage. |
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| dw914er |
Mar 17 2009, 02:55 PM
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what the doc said... A good body is more important than the motor, which you can can find a replacement, or make bigger
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| Dave_Darling |
Mar 17 2009, 10:34 PM
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If you're talking SCCA stock or SP classes, the answer is "none of the above". The 914 is quite simply outclassed in both of those classes.
For PCA, it depends on which region or zone you'll be running with. If you're running with another outfit, you'll have to check through their rules. The 2.0 offers more torque across the board and more power than the 1.7 or the 1.8 does. Unless there are upgrades allowed the smaller-engine'd cars that are not allowed the 2.0s (lighter weight, better suspension, etc.) then the 2.0 will be more competitive than the 1.7 or 1.8 914. --DD |
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| gdurawa |
Mar 18 2009, 10:06 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 17-March 09 From: Buffalo, NY Member No.: 10,176 Region Association: North East States |
I was hoping to compete in SCCA SP C class against Miatas and the Solstice and thought the 914 could keep up with them, but I guess 40 years of technology is a lot to make up for.
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| sean_v8_914 |
Mar 18 2009, 11:15 AM
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Chingon 601 Group: Members Posts: 4,011 Joined: 1-February 05 From: San Diego Member No.: 3,541 |
the modern cars have better power.
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