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EP, anyone? |
groot |
Apr 6 2004, 03:36 PM
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Dis member Group: Members Posts: 896 Joined: 17-December 03 From: Michigan Member No.: 1,444 |
So, there are some big changes coming in E-production (SCCA) to "equalize" the competition. In 2005, the 914-4 2.0L runs at 1870 pounds with driver.
Is anyone thinking of switching from FP to EP and using a 2.0L now that the 914 has lost 50 pounds? As you may have guessed, I'm considering it. Since I have 2-2.0L engines and no 1.8s, I'll be starting in EP anyway. But, I'm on the 4-year plan to get competitive (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_flagge24.gif) , so it really doesn't matter immediately. I know they used to be competitive in EP. Anyway, there have been some posts about the horsepower a FP 1.8 can make. Any thoughts on a 2.0L? |
Brett W |
Apr 6 2004, 08:59 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,856 Joined: 17-September 03 From: huntsville, al Member No.: 1,169 Region Association: None |
I don't get the problem with the weakness of the 2.0 crank. Honda uses a 1.8 sized rod journal on an engine that turns to 9K, what makes it so much different? I know the Honda has a rod ratio that is much better/worse than what the 2.0 914 has.
A renowned T4 engine builder and 914 racer said the 2.0 was a lot tougher on bearings and needed to be counter weighted. He figured if you didn't run it more than about 7500 you could make it last pretty well but otherwise things could get expensive. I am not sure what the competetion's power levels look like but you would need probably 200-210 to be competetive and if they didn't change the carb sizes, you could be limited as far as power goes. |
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