by gt350fme » Wed Apr 06, 2022 3:25 pm
Having both a performance built Vega engine and a stock early 944 NA at the same time I feel they where close in hp, though the 944 was a bit more refined, still have the 944 in storage dreaming of a LS swap but that’s another story that I don’t think will happen, the v8 Vega is my favorite.
As for why I went with the sbc v8?, lots of performance parts available, super car performance, and a lightweight car with engine 2800 lbs = OMG fast, at 400hp and 400 torque NA, you get the picture, + we where also thinking some 1/4 mile runs would be fun, drag program suggested mid 11s On NA.
If I hade to guess 1/4 mile times for the performance Vega and my 944, somewhere in the high 15s, and a lot of fun on twisty mountain roads.
As for seat belts, early 70s Camaro can work, I used some retractable lap belts, did need some modifying where they mounted but that’s normal.
1964 Chevy panel K30
1973 GT Vega Hatchback
1977 Chevy K20
1984 944 porsche
1992 Lexus SC 400