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Steve's Autocross Project, Modifications, ideas, suggestions... |
sgetsiv |
May 15 2009, 08:10 PM
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Former 914 Owner :( Group: Members Posts: 159 Joined: 20-June 08 From: Portland, OR Member No.: 9,192 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I started modifying my car a few weeks ago for autocross. It's a 1973 1.7l car with a more or less stock 1975 2.0l engine, very clean. After the Portland PCA AX #1, I made a few postings and got some suggestions. Rather than continue to hijack that thread, I thought I would start my own.
So here's where we are at today: Tarrett Engineering front sway bar installed and set to mid point 225# Rear Springs and perches Koni Sport Adjustable Shocks set 1/2 turn from full stiffness Turbo Tie Rods 205/50-15 Kuhmo Ecsta XS Tires Empi 44mm Dual Carbs (replaced a single Weber) Mallory Unilite Mechanical Advance Distributor JWest RennShift side-shift Triad Headers and Exhaust System - heat disconnected of course Porterfield R4-S Brake Pads - to be installed next week I think that's about it. Damn, she drives nice. Super tight in the corners. Wow. So, what's next? Besides just drive and compete. I know that. I don't plan to miss a single autocross opportunity in the Portland area. Pictures next. Don't complain yet. Would love to get more ideas and suggestions. Thank you, Steve |
J P Stein |
May 21 2009, 11:25 AM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
I'm around a 7.5:1 ratio.....it is not a foot to the floor & steer rig.
You have to learn to drive such a beastie. To do that, it has be reliable. I have had 2 instances where I missed runs due to breakdown (both electrical) in 9 seasons. Anyone that thinks that such reliability is possible with a 200 hp T-4 has been drinkin' Jake's kool-ade. Anyone here that can *show* me I'm wrong, speak up. |
Randal |
May 21 2009, 02:21 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
I'm around a 7.5:1 ratio.....it is not a foot to the floor & steer rig. You have to learn to drive such a beastie. To do that, it has be reliable. I have had 2 instances where I missed runs due to breakdown (both electrical) in 9 seasons. Anyone that thinks that such reliability is possible with a 200 hp T-4 has been drinkin' Jake's kool-ade. Anyone here that can *show* me I'm wrong, speak up. You have a great record JP, no doubt, but saying "any" 200hp T-4 can't be reliable is a stretch. The capability to make 200HP with a T-4 hasn't been around long, so essentially no one can *show* you, with your specified parameters. On the other hand I know my motor was put together right and will be/ is reliable. With the new valve springs it will be more than 200hp with huge torque. To be honest we've figured it would go 4 seasons without breaking the case, but only time will tell. |
J P Stein |
May 21 2009, 06:45 PM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
I'm around a 7.5:1 ratio.....it is not a foot to the floor & steer rig. You have to learn to drive such a beastie. To do that, it has be reliable. I have had 2 instances where I missed runs due to breakdown (both electrical) in 9 seasons. Anyone that thinks that such reliability is possible with a 200 hp T-4 has been drinkin' Jake's kool-ade. Anyone here that can *show* me I'm wrong, speak up. You have a great record JP, no doubt, but saying "any" 200hp T-4 can't be reliable is a stretch. The capability to make 200HP with a T-4 hasn't been around long, so essentially no one can *show* you, with your specified parameters. On the other hand I know my motor was put together right and will be/ is reliable. With the new valve springs it will be more than 200hp with huge torque. To be honest we've figured it would go 4 seasons without breaking the case, but only time will tell. I'm not wishing ill will on anyone.....particularlly you. I hope your motor makes 4-5 years without problems.....but as Grant says, it's an experiment and from following your build, a damned expensive one (prolly more than I have i my whole car).....BUT....show me, I'll (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) to ya. BTW, 10 weeks till the Shoot Out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
Randal |
May 21 2009, 10:51 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
I'm around a 7.5:1 ratio.....it is not a foot to the floor & steer rig. You have to learn to drive such a beastie. To do that, it has be reliable. I have had 2 instances where I missed runs due to breakdown (both electrical) in 9 seasons. Anyone that thinks that such reliability is possible with a 200 hp T-4 has been drinkin' Jake's kool-ade. Anyone here that can *show* me I'm wrong, speak up. You have a great record JP, no doubt, but saying "any" 200hp T-4 can't be reliable is a stretch. The capability to make 200HP with a T-4 hasn't been around long, so essentially no one can *show* you, with your specified parameters. On the other hand I know my motor was put together right and will be/ is reliable. With the new valve springs it will be more than 200hp with huge torque. To be honest we've figured it would go 4 seasons without breaking the case, but only time will tell. I'm not wishing ill will on anyone.....particularlly you. I hope your motor makes 4-5 years without problems.....but as Grant says, it's an experiment and from following your build, a damned expensive one (prolly more than I have i my whole car).....BUT....show me, I'll (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) to ya. BTW, 10 weeks till the Shoot Out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Expensive and the till is still open... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif) I'd like to make the shootout - still trying to get my car back in order. |
J P Stein |
May 22 2009, 09:17 AM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
You guys won and it was well deserved. Yeah, well ....we ain't gonna sneak up on anyone this year. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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