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| groot |
 Apr 6 2004, 03:36 PM
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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? |
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| Brett W |
Apr 8 2004, 08:38 PM
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Yes Finch and I have talked on occasion and he has shared some of the same info. If you want it to live leave the wet sump for the weekend warriors. Dry sump is the only way you will eak out the last few HP and have goo survivabilty. When Blake meridith was running EP/FP he was changing rod bearings every race weekend. The 2.0 litre is a lot harder on bearings. I also have a picture of the Finch 4-1 header. Good heads are not cheap and are the key to unlocking hidden power.
I have a semi legal way to get better airflow with the windsheild removed, but I am not really open to sharing since I am going to use it on my car and can't share all of my secrets. It only works with the windsheild removed though. Everyone tells me the Solexs flow the best but they have a "huge hole" off idle. At least in GT you can run FI. Yes i know the 914-4 will never, ever be competetive in GT3 Nationally. Hard to run against a Toyota Atlantic motor turning 10k. I will though be agreaet car for me to get my license in and mess around with regionally. It can win here regionally. Kevin email me off line as I would like to discuss your modeling of the suspension. Did you use CATIA? Since that is what your company uses right? (guessing on which company you work for). Yes the driver will be key here. Even if you have to yeild the seat to a better driver at least the 914 is back where it belongs, IN THE WINNERS CIRCLE. |
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groot EP, anyone? Apr 6 2004, 03:36 PM
Jake Raby I have actually made more power with teh FP spec e... Apr 6 2004, 06:52 PM d914 QUOTE
Brett W I don't get the problem with the weakness of t... Apr 6 2004, 08:59 PM Jake Raby I have seen MANY more spun bearing 2.0 engines tha... Apr 6 2004, 09:20 PM Brett W Yeah I was planning on running a Honda rod journal... Apr 6 2004, 10:47 PM Jake Raby Thats one of the bearings that I plan on running. ... Apr 6 2004, 11:08 PM campbellcj Yikes, that's a wild class weight -- under 170... Apr 6 2004, 11:13 PM Brett W Yeah the key to better engines is to use better te... Apr 6 2004, 11:14 PM Jake Raby Once the rods are completed the lengthys are easy ... Apr 7 2004, 12:03 AM Brad Roberts Kevin,
I can think of 8-10 people who have done d... Apr 7 2004, 12:58 AM Brett W Jake, I agree some engine will like a longer or sh... Apr 7 2004, 02:42 AM groot Good feedback. Thanks.
I will be running a 2.0L-4... Apr 7 2004, 06:31 AM Jake Raby FYI,
I'd be willing to cover alot of the R&D i... Apr 7 2004, 07:48 AM Brett W Jake be careful about spreading yourself to thin. ... Apr 7 2004, 10:51 AM Jake Raby Brett,
Thanks for the concern..
Thats the whole r... Apr 7 2004, 11:04 AM Brett W I agree, if I am not working I am wasting my life.... Apr 7 2004, 12:55 PM Brad Roberts Good thing the 3 of us dont live close together. I... Apr 7 2004, 02:12 PM groot I'm up for it, no question!!!
I... Apr 7 2004, 06:23 PM Jake Raby Groot,
That time line sounds perfect. PM me your n... Apr 7 2004, 07:36 PM Thorshammer EP HUH?, 2.0 liter you say. T IV you think?.
Last... Apr 7 2004, 08:50 PM Jake Raby ... Apr 7 2004, 10:06 PM dinomium I have a 73 road car and dream of racing it! I... Apr 7 2004, 11:17 PM Racer Chris If given enough outside funding I would convert to... Apr 8 2004, 05:16 AM groot Lots of great input!!
Chris-I thought thi... Apr 8 2004, 06:25 AM synthesisdv ... Apr 8 2004, 07:00 AM Bleyseng Maybe we can convince the Fordahl's as they ha... Apr 8 2004, 07:29 AM Brett W 210 is do able but it will be very hard in Product... Apr 8 2004, 07:42 AM Thorshammer I believe in what Jake says, Although I have never... Apr 8 2004, 09:06 AM groot All very valid points. Thanks.
I've been runn... Apr 8 2004, 10:23 AM Dave_Darling Thorshammer HA!
Just fond my conversation notes with Mike... Apr 8 2004, 07:19 PM Racer Chris Jake Raby In the last few years alot of new things have been... Apr 10 2004, 11:39 AM groot Somewhere buried in this thread someone asked abou... Aug 16 2004, 02:34 PM Jake Raby We are smack dab in the middle of the engine build... Aug 16 2004, 02:41 PM groot Jake,
I'll be at my desk tomorrow. Give me a ... Aug 16 2004, 06:06 PM Jake Raby Kevin, It is stock diameter....
Its is legal in ... Aug 16 2004, 07:18 PM Brad Roberts Ha ha.. they only tear down the top 3 finishers (l... Aug 16 2004, 07:53 PM seanery dont they do a randtom car from the top 10, too? Aug 16 2004, 08:05 PM
groot Stock diameter? Sweet, let's do it!
Jake,... Aug 17 2004, 06:19 AM |
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