OT-You can't turbo a Porsch/VW motor, ha,ha, Yes you can!! See attached photo's Options

[TJB/914]

Hi All,

Had a surprise when I went to pickup some of my 914 powder coated parts at Exotic Coatings in Romulus, MI. Exotic Coatings is owned by Joe Williams who's dad is my long time childhood friend. My good friend Fred started the business & turned it over to the son, but Fred is still in charge. They give me good prices & quality work because of our long time friendship. It's great to have friends in high places. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)

Anyway, I didn't know they built this beautiful (4) passanger street buggy with a Turbo fired Type-1 motor. Because they own a powder coating shop you can see why it's a beauty. The motor was built by Pete, a local personal buddy of Fred (free) for some (free) powder coating on his street buggy. Joe told me they ran it at the Woodward Cruise at 10-lbs boast putting out about 350-hp. He said it will put out close to 400-hp with a boast of 13-14-lbs. My question, is this true hp or were they BSing me?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

I'll get a ride in it sometime soon. Here's some photo's to drool over. It's a Type-1 motor so I'll only post a few pics. unless you want more. Speak up please.

Tom

[Brett W]

If they would get some proper fuel management on there it would last a lot longer.

[jd74914]

If they would get some proper fuel management on there it would last a lot longer.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Thats quite a bit of boost to run draw-through with. Real PEFI and a nice intercooler would really help that engine out.

[ottox914]

If they would get some proper fuel management on there it would last a lot longer.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Thats quite a bit of boost to run draw-through with. Real PEFI and a nice intercooler would really help that engine out.

I was thinking the same thing- not that an engine that big with the right parts couldn't support that level of HP, but the draw thru carb system is 60's vintage stuff. Get some SDS on that thing ASAP! Still, highly cool ride, and I'd have it in my garage in a heartbeat.

[r_towle]

If they would get some proper fuel management on there it would last a lot longer.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Thats quite a bit of boost to run draw-through with. Real PEFI and a nice intercooler would really help that engine out.

I was thinking the same thing- not that an engine that big with the right parts couldn't support that level of HP, but the draw thru carb system is 60's vintage stuff. Get some SDS on that thing ASAP! Still, highly cool ride, and I'd have it in my garage in a heartbeat.

Does someone make the intake plenums for a push through system, throttle bodies and all?

Rich

[DBCooper]

Does someone make the intake plenums for a push through system, throttle bodies and all?

Rich

Speaking of CB Performance, if you want to see something really cool check this out: CB's New FI System

I've heard some general details, like the price is at or better than SDS but with lots more capability. Available in lots of flavors, from single to multiple throttle bodies, from NA to four sizes of turbo. And best, connect your motor to your laptop and then connect that all through the internet to the CBP tech's computer in California. He can see your engine running, analyze it, and help you with the setup and tuning. Very high-tech handholding. It's not T4, but not that far from it, and closer than most other systems that are intended for Hondas and such, need to be adapted to aircooled motors.