Thoughts on small block V8 to Subaru or other., Driving impressions |
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Thoughts on small block V8 to Subaru or other., Driving impressions |
matthepcat |
Apr 6 2011, 11:01 AM
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Meat Popsicle Group: Members Posts: 1,462 Joined: 13-December 09 From: Saratoga CA Member No.: 11,125 Region Association: Northern California |
Hello to all you engine conversion folks!
I am starting to plan out the next phase of life for my small block V8 75' 914. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/img695.imageshack.us-11125-1302109310.1.jpg) As much as I enjoy driving the raw torque monster 355 small block, I am starting to crave the drive-ability & performance of a modern power train. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) I am looking to get peoples impressions, who moved from the small block to a subaru engine, or other. (I know there may not be alot of you out there). Specifically I am interested in how your driving experience has changed, and any thoughts on what you would have done differently. A modern aluminum V8 with possibly an Audi trans is still a possibility, but I am liking the idea of a lighter platform. Thanx ahead of time for your thoughts! Cheers, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) Matt |
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Apr 8 2011, 09:57 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,169 Joined: 18-March 05 From: Orange County, California Member No.: 3,782 |
I love my V8 car, surely I didn't at first ! It felt like a shopping cart powered by a Cadillac 8-6-4 LOL. Nothing felt good. You have to refine the car to your liking. A few of you all have seen my car. Its a bit unconventional even for a V8 914. First off I didn't like the clutch pedal crammed up my AS*. So I made my own and pushed it far to the left. I didn't like the steering wheel size or placement. I changed that. I hated the shift linkage I paid good money from RH so I fitted my own shifter and it took a long time to get it to work correctly. The clutch system had loads of time to get right. Steering the car with big tires was a pain since I drive it everywhere, so I added power steering. My engine has a Edelbrock EFI, its a GM based tune-port injection and has taken a while to get the driveability correct. I didn't like the huge pressure plates clamping power because its just much harder to modulate so I installed a factory 930 unit. Its smooth and easy to operate. Seats were a problem, 3 sets later I have it right. The suspension had to be addressed, needle bearings, koni adjustable shocks, tire size and road height. I didn't like the way the engine was supported so I added two more engine supports. The exhaust was another issue, too loud or quiet. I added a pair of Ferrari 575 mufflers (eBay $200 buck), they have vacuum throttle plates. A switch to change exhaust tones. Perfect for my neighborhood and nicer a block away. The basic conversion is only the starting point.
HST, without being married to the perfect woman I'd still be driving an old Caddi 8-6-4 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) . |
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