[sammyg2]

Hmmmm, I'm not getting into which is a better, but I can tell you what I like more based on experience:

I started with a type 4, wanted more HP, put a turbo on it. Nearly doubled the HP. it was cool, but not perfect. Something missing, not quite right.

I sold it and bought a project 914 with a 350 chebbie. Got it running near perfect, raced it, way fast. Still, It didn't seem to "ring my bell". The car was a rocket, handled great, but there was something missing.

I bought a 911 SC which forced the sale of the V8 car. I imediately fell head over heels in love with the 3 liter six. I found what I was looking for.

Let's see, a six costs about the same to build as Jake's 2270 (using his numbers, not mine) but it will last well over 200,000 miles.

It makes good horsepower, is extremely smooth, and sounds incredible.
It will increase the value of the 914 considerably. While only a fool thinks he can get all his money back out of a car, the six conversion will get you more than a big 4 when it's time to sell.

It costs more to install.

The next 914 I buy will either have a six in it or I will put one in myself.

I'm not saying that everyone should have a six. I'm saying that before someone plops down a great big chunk of change for a big 4, drive a six. Then decide for yourself.