 RAT 2056 140hp vs 2270 145hp?, Which one to choose and why? |
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| auerbach |
 Mar 9 2008, 03:08 PM
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Lee David Auerbach, Esq  Group: Members Posts: 235 Joined: 26-July 07 From: Westchester, New York Member No.: 7,947 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region  |
My 914 is going in for some engine work and I am considering one of Jake's kits, either the 2056 140hp or the 2270 145hp package. Any thoughts any comments?
The car is going to be an aggressive weekend summer driver -- to autocross or track. I just want to drive the hell out of it. |
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| Jake Raby |
Mar 10 2008, 10:41 AM
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Engine Surgeon Group: Members Posts: 9,398 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States |
First off:
You are making a mistake!! NEVER look at only peak numbers to make an engine selection! Doing so will compromise the majority of the power that you can benefit from when driving the car! The main difference between the 2056-140 and the 2270-145 is where the power is made and the entire powerband. The 2056 engine is stock stroke and more "peaky" than the 2270 due to the 7mm difference in stroke that the two engine's share. The 2056 is easier to assemble and cheaper, but with my extensive prep service all engines assemble equally since we do the majority of critical set up for you. The 2270 has much more torque down low and has a broader more easy to drive power band than the 2056. This makes for a car that your wife can drive or something that you can take to the track or AX and have a good chance of being competitive with. There is a reason why the 2270 has been my most favorite all around engine and 85% of what we build as Turn Key packages. Look at average HP and remember that HP is always higher than torque only above 5,252 RPM.. When you are driving above this RPM ALL THE TIME the peak numbers will actually be useful- not till then. |
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auerbach RAT 2056 140hp vs 2270 145hp? Mar 9 2008, 03:08 PM
ChrisNPDrider I drove a sweet 914 with jake's 2270 owned by ... Mar 9 2008, 05:35 PM Vacca Rabite the 2056 140 is not your typical 2056. If you are... Mar 9 2008, 06:35 PM Al Meredith I built one of Jakes 2056 kits last year. It is in... Mar 9 2008, 06:42 PM ConeDodger Those kits have evolved a bit since those numbers ... Mar 9 2008, 07:02 PM Dan (Almaden Valley) depends on what you want.
If you don't want t... Mar 9 2008, 07:05 PM
ConeDodger
depends on what you want.
If you don't want ... Mar 9 2008, 07:21 PM Dan (Almaden Valley) I was only able to do it with the capable help of ... Mar 9 2008, 07:28 PM sww914
I was only able to do it with the capable help of... Mar 9 2008, 07:57 PM Dan (Almaden Valley)
I was only able to do it with the capable help o... Mar 9 2008, 08:01 PM ConeDodger
[quote name='sww914' post='1006701' date='Mar 9 2... Mar 9 2008, 08:06 PM McMark The 140hp 2056 is not a stock injection setup. Co... Mar 9 2008, 07:49 PM Trevorg7
I was only able to do it with the capable help of... Mar 9 2008, 08:39 PM Dan (Almaden Valley)
I was only able to do it with the capable help o... Mar 9 2008, 10:13 PM McMark Blue + Orange = Gulf! :trophy: Mar 10 2008, 12:13 AM Trevorg7
[quote name='Trevorg7' post='1006721' date='Mar 9... Mar 10 2008, 01:55 AM johannes That's absolutelly obvious if you watch to the... Mar 10 2008, 02:25 PM Jake Raby Thanks Johannes...
Thats exactly what needed to be... Mar 10 2008, 03:46 PM |
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