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Posted by: lrm914 Jul 24 2013, 07:29 PM

Had this car for many years...like 20. Never drove it. But it's finally back on the road.

It's a 73 body, 75 2.0L supercharged 4cylinder engine.

Here are a few pics.




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Posted by: iamchappy Jul 24 2013, 07:32 PM

Posted by: tscrihfield Jul 24 2013, 07:37 PM

I want this!

Does the SC2.0 make good power?


Thomas

Posted by: McMark Jul 24 2013, 07:46 PM

Cool! Got any pics of the belt section and how it attaches?

Smart install. But it's screaming for a nice fuel injection setup, IMHO.

Posted by: lrm914 Jul 24 2013, 07:54 PM

Hi Thomas,

Have not had it on a Dyno but it's a blast to drive!

Looks like you may have a flared out white 914 also?

Just enjoying the heck out of the car. It's been a long time coming.

I have a bunch of pics during the build of the car (not going to say restoration).

It's a bit of a Frankenstein, but from what I have gathered, it was first built by a speedshop in Fla owned by Jay Richardson back in the 80's. There was an article written up on the supercharged engine years back. A few guys on the forum have heard of him.
Although I never met him, I kind of have been putting the car back together as he may have done back in the day...

The car may have some track history...when I bought the car there was no interior except a red Recaro Racing Seat. The car was also equip with an ATL fuel cell.

Interestingly there are a lot of 914/6 parts on the car...is front and rear brakes, ignition switch in dash, 914/6 suspension and some other weird tidbits...

I plan to post the complete story behind the car when I have some time to type it up.

Larry

Posted by: Katmanken Jul 24 2013, 07:59 PM

I remember the article, it was in European Car.

Posted by: lrm914 Jul 24 2013, 08:00 PM

Check this out....


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Posted by: lrm914 Jul 24 2013, 08:04 PM

Yes...
I lost the article when my computer crashed...
One of the guru's in the forum posted it here once before...
It's in the garage articles somewhere...

Posted by: Mblizzard Jul 24 2013, 08:05 PM

I did a SC 2.0 with FI once. Not quite as nice as this maybe. But it did scream. Always had cooling problems though. Thanks to a faulty temp and boost gauge it melted down. But it went down screaming!

Nice work.

Posted by: lrm914 Jul 24 2013, 08:15 PM

So far engine temps have not been an issue.
Installed cyl head temp and oil temp gauges to monitor.

Posted by: JmuRiz Jul 24 2013, 08:16 PM

I noticed the /6 parts, has a /6 column and dash....hmmmm

Posted by: bulitt Jul 24 2013, 08:20 PM

Here is one article-

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=59159&hl=supercharged

Posted by: McMark Jul 24 2013, 08:38 PM

That's a really smart install.

Posted by: FourBlades Jul 24 2013, 08:57 PM

Aw crap!

Something else to want.



John

Posted by: nsr-jamie Jul 24 2013, 09:45 PM

excellent !!

I remember the story about it in VW and Porsche...I have the issue somewhere but I know somebody will probably post it....I would love to see that go back into production...I almost nearly bought that part many years ago.

Posted by: shuie Jul 24 2013, 09:49 PM

Looks great.

I have a good full scan of the article I will post when I get back to my computer.

I also have one of Jay's old cars that i am bringing back to life. The SC'ed motor from mine is long gone, tho. I so wanted to build one of these with his dual plug Datsun 720 distributor, but decided to go with a 2258 from fat instead

Posted by: ConeDodger Jul 24 2013, 09:54 PM

Holy shizit!

Posted by: Krieger Jul 24 2013, 09:57 PM

Nice! looks like a blast

Posted by: shuie Jul 24 2013, 10:05 PM

Here is the scan of the article.

I also have pics somewhere of his dual plug setup. I think it's either a modified Datsun 720 distributor with an 009 drive gear, or a modified 009 with some kind of adapter that allows you to use the 720 cap and rotor. IIRC, he sold the complete kit with machined heads, wires, etc.. for ~$800.

Pretty cool stuff. Old school cool.





Somewhat unrelated, but I found this in my fresh air blower when I took my car apart

Posted by: lrm914 Jul 24 2013, 10:38 PM

Thanks for posting the article again Sherman...

The motor has the twin plug setup, but I have it running on 4 plugs...

If you can find it, could you post the pics of the dizzy and twin plug setup. I may want to test that out.

Knew it was out of a Datsun...a pick-up truck or something...

Need to find the distributor, and cap etc...right now it's running on a single coil and a Petronics ignition...

Larry

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Jul 24 2013, 10:47 PM

Larry , nice historical save on the sc 914 !
I noticed the photo layout in the "Vw + Porsche" article was shot by my friend Les Bidrawn.
His style with my cars is usually blending industrial buildings, graffitti walls and loading docks for the backgrounds. Nice layout as well on the yellow 914. Get that engine running efi, intercooled or at least water / alcohol injected
Marty

Posted by: JamesM Jul 24 2013, 11:13 PM

Squirt that mofo!

Posted by: rick 918-S Jul 25 2013, 07:40 AM

Love that stuff! All Porsche all power! That thing must jet!

Posted by: sean_v8_914 Jul 25 2013, 08:01 AM

i would love to play with that...super cool, super charged

Posted by: wes Jul 25 2013, 10:04 PM

Very cool! You guys keep adding more to my dream list, I was looking at Marks in Oregon.

Posted by: r_towle Jul 26 2013, 06:15 PM

Says a 40% increase in hp....

Not bad.

Posted by: lrm914 Jun 24 2015, 08:23 PM

I am putting the Supercharged car up for sale this week....

Sorry to see it go....

Larry

Posted by: Mueller Jun 25 2015, 08:18 AM

We appreciate you sharing your car with us and the detailed pictures also.

At least to me, the fact that it was documented and had a feature article in a magazine adds tremendous value to the car (more emotional or spirit that actual money unfortunately)


Good luck with the sale and hope it goes to a good home.

Posted by: thieuster Jun 25 2015, 12:05 PM

I'm not in the market for (another) one, but I really would love to see - and hear(!!) a video of the car in full swing!

Menno

Posted by: bandjoey Jun 25 2015, 04:52 PM

Good looking! Video the drive time for us. !

Posted by: Porschef Jun 25 2015, 05:07 PM

Yes, please make a vid before it goes.

I'm pretty sure I've got a 720 distributor in the garage somewhere... I had two of those pickups...

Posted by: Mueller Jul 1 2015, 04:56 PM

Found this today....supercharger kit for the Subaru/Toyota BRZ flat four...looks just about perfect for a Type IV....

Posted by: matthepcat Jul 1 2015, 07:03 PM

^^Yea that kit is like $4k ^^

Posted by: Mueller Jul 1 2015, 08:23 PM

Yep, a little pricey, but they know Subaru owners are made of money, why else would they buy a 914 and wank out a perfectly good engine and install a Subaru motor? hahahaha

And that might be without the intercooler option!

The intercooler setup is pretty sweet....


http://www.superstreetonline.com/how-to/engine/1408-innovate-motorsports-twin-screw-supercharger-dyno-test/

Posted by: Millerwelds Mar 3 2016, 06:16 PM

My Dad just sent me this picture he came across. Looks like killer setup.

Posted by: DBCooper Mar 4 2016, 08:38 AM

I don't know about other Subaru conversions but I wanked that VW motor out of my car for a lot more power and better dependability for less cost.

Posted by: Series9 Mar 4 2016, 08:58 AM

That's really awesome, but I don't see any fuel.

Posted by: jd74914 Mar 4 2016, 09:32 AM

I was wondering the same thing. No fuel or throttling.

Posted by: Mark Henry Mar 4 2016, 12:37 PM

A-RPM, that is a dragster engine, not fesable for the road.
There'[s a vid on YT with a guy starting a A-RM engine but he used a turbo. That and another short vid is all he posted, I bet he smoked the engine and lost interest.