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Randal |
Mar 20 2009, 12:19 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
Ok seriously, you could build a 914 to compete at the nationals, but only if one would be willing to spend some serious cash, just like the competition. To be competitive you'd need a big 6 (375-400 hp) coupled with the right transmission/gearing and tire combination. JP's two speed approach would work great. Actually the Beast would be a good starting point, although maybe a bit heavy, but the big motor/transmission combinations are right now sitting up in Reno. Like a 400HP-normally aspirated 6. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif) |
Joe Ricard |
Mar 29 2009, 05:34 AM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
I stll say SSM is the best place for a 914.
I guess the choice of engine would be answered by how much power can can be put down effectively. Say from 30 MPH to 80 MPH has to be the quickest. You are allowed brakes, coil over front and back, flares, and as big a tire as you can buy. Transaxle can re-gear and LSD. Early doors, early roof, front CF trunk lid, CF bumpers, 8sq ft of rear wing and a splitter as big as a kitchen counter. |
grantsfo |
Mar 29 2009, 11:04 AM
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Arrrrhhhh! Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 16-March 03 Member No.: 433 Region Association: None |
I stll say SSM is the best place for a 914. I guess the choice of engine would be answered by how much power can can be put down effectively. Say from 30 MPH to 80 MPH has to be the quickest. You are allowed brakes, coil over front and back, flares, and as big a tire as you can buy. Transaxle can re-gear and LSD. Early doors, early roof, front CF trunk lid, CF bumpers, 8sq ft of rear wing and a splitter as big as a kitchen counter. Do they allow any chassis reinforcements in SSM? I would think once you get all that power and tire the car would be a flexyi flyer? I also think you would run into suspension issues. We have a fast SSM car here in Nor Cal and its faster Vics Yellow SM BMW that beat JP's E mod. Turbo RX7 that appears to make well over 400 HP - it has huge tires. You would have to spend big bucks to get power like that in a 914. Even Vic was saying he wished he had power like that turbo RX7. Anyone who has watched Vics car knows it isnt a slouch. Honestly I think FP is a viable class for a 914-6. But if your intent is to win at Solo Nationals and to spend reasonable amounts of money I think there are better cars than 914. |
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