Thinking of a V8---PART II, Ok, so whats the best route if....... Options

[ninefourteener]

I was reading the post on the "Thinking of a V8" topic.... and although the thought sounds great, I can't justify spending that kind of cash on all the upgrades required.

Nor can I justify discarding a brand new (under 10K miles) on my 2.0, with over $5k in reciepts on the buildup. I feel confident that my engine runs well into the 110-120hp range

HOWEVER.... the thought of upgrading to a MUCH more powerful motor is a cool idea. When I say "much", I mean up above the 225hp range.

So.. are there options? Can I buy a 2.0 with that kind of power? If so, where? Is there another engine that will bolt right in without major modifications?

Forgive my ignorance.... but before teeners, I did 70's GM stuff..... if you want a bigger engine, you buy one, bolt it in, and you're done. Supercharger? Bolt it on...... Nitrous?? Bolt it on.

So..... help me out here..... Lets assume I wanna go a lot faster, but I'm not looking to add radiators, modify transmissions, driveshafts, suspension, etc.

What does a guy do?? I'm curious to hear some responses on this.

[Tom Perso]

I believe you're looking at the ~$8K range for the 150-HP 2270.
When you go much over that, I think things get a whole lot more complex and spendy.

Sounds like you've got a good appreciation of power from your other cars--but a 914 is not another car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Dyno your car and see what the numbers say--sometimes your "seat of the pants" can really get fooled by gearing/transitional behavior/etc.

--DD

A 2270cc T4 (built correctly) will get your ass into trouble faster than you can imagine.

Ask me how... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

LOL

Seriously, I can't even fathom what the 914 is like with more than 200hp. What a ride!

Tom