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More Power, And how to get it. |
jd74914 |
Feb 16 2004, 06:25 PM
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Its alive Group: Members Posts: 4,782 Joined: 16-February 04 From: CT Member No.: 1,659 Region Association: North East States |
Help. I've got my 914 running, but I feel that it needs alot more power. I mean, it handles great in the twisties, but doesn't seem have enough power for the straights (or the stoplights).
Does anyone have any suggestions to drag more power out of my 1.8L. I'm looking for about 140hp without swapping the engine. Has anyone out there tried pulling this much power out of their 'fourteen and if so how did you do it? Any help or suggestions or even ideas that you could provide would be greatfully appriciated. Thanks. P.S. I want a dependable engine that I can use as a daily driver that won't need to be rebuilt every 10,000 miles. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
914ghost |
Feb 16 2004, 06:52 PM
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BOB Group: Members Posts: 406 Joined: 25-November 03 From: Wenatchee Washington Member No.: 1,387 |
well...hmm...
I think if you get 140hp out of your engine it wont be a 1.8 anymore. Essentially you'll have to swap everything but the case from what I know. Might as well swap your engine. 2.0's had about 100 hp stock, and its pretty easy to go up from there, seems like 140 reliable HP is pretty optimistic without BIG $$$ spent though. If you had a 2.0 to begin with and like $1200 and did the work all yourself you could prolly reach 140. But.. . . |
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