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> Proof you can turbo a 914 (sort of)
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post Mar 10 2021, 07:24 PM
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post Mar 10 2021, 08:22 PM
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Ha ha ha! That’s the best photo I’ve seen in a while!
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post Mar 10 2021, 09:06 PM
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Hey, if Porsche can "turbo" the Taycan, then this 914 is equally legit.
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post Mar 10 2021, 10:27 PM
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When I bought my 914, it also rocked a TURBO. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

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post Mar 11 2021, 04:55 AM
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It looks pretty fast sitting there. The chrome bumper may be the most valuable item on that car.
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post Mar 11 2021, 05:54 AM
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Someone need to love this tired girl, turbo or not
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post Mar 11 2021, 03:00 PM
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What’s the back-story ? There must be some history here.....
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post Mar 11 2021, 03:27 PM
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I wonder if that is Jenny's brother's car???? He turboed a D-Jet car back in the early 90s.

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post Mar 11 2021, 04:11 PM
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That’s nonsense you can’t turbo charge a 914 it’s impossible
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post Mar 11 2021, 04:22 PM
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I have the installation manual for the Crown Turbo for the 914 1.7 & 1.8

http://p914-6info.net/Manuals.htm

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post Mar 11 2021, 11:01 PM
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I had my '71 with a turbo kit for several years back in the '70's. It was built and designed by a good friend who was (and still is at 84) a respected and long time Porsche mechanic who had set several speed records at Bonneville in his Carrera Speedster back in the '60's. We had a side draft carb and water injection. Was reasonably reliable as I took it from IA to WI and Road America several times in that time period. After about 5 years or so it blew some seals and I removed it. Still have the header system somewhere...
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post Mar 12 2021, 11:49 AM
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I have one of the Crown kits on my car. Got it running last year, I need to do some tweaking before I hit the road this spring.


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post Mar 12 2021, 03:10 PM
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post Mar 13 2021, 06:52 AM
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I have the installation manual for the Crown Turbo for the 914 1.7 & 1.8

http://p914-6info.net/Manuals.htm

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@scottthephotog has a crown turbo kit in his garage. But it is not on his car.

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post Mar 13 2021, 08:34 AM
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Backstory is I found it for sale on Craigslist in Carson City NV the day I posted. I think my search was “Porsche” under parts for sale.
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post Mar 13 2021, 11:14 AM
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Is it a good idea to turbo a 914? I would wonder about the cylinder head temperatures, and maybe confusing handling from the lag?
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post Mar 13 2021, 12:55 PM
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I have a 2056 built on a GA/2.0 (non-turbo'd engine) that has dished 96mm pistons.. which is something I can not find any info on. I have some extra flat tops for it, but I've been wondering if I should keep the dished pistons for a turbo build. Maybe a turbo charged 1911, since I do have a 1.7 sitting around too. Thoughts?


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post Mar 13 2021, 05:06 PM
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The late '70s when we manufactured our MSDS T4 turbo kits, approx 147 rwhp in a box (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Mar 13 2021, 05:10 PM
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Accelleration surprised the avarage 911 driver, handling was already superior !
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post Mar 13 2021, 07:11 PM
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Is it a good idea to turbo a 914? I would wonder about the cylinder head temperatures, and maybe confusing handling from the lag?


I have driven @McMark 1.7 turbo which is a stock lower end with stock top end and a nicely executed turbo manifold. There were no handling issues at all...
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