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High HP 914? |
d k |
May 3 2011, 10:59 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 2-May 11 From: Miami Member No.: 13,014 Region Association: None |
Hello people.
I'm a noob here, but been around cars for awhile. Recently acquired a 75 914 that is very clean and going to do the Subaru conversion. Car will be used mostly for track events and some odd miles on the street. The question that I had, is how does this car respond to high horsepower? In stock form, the EJ257 will put out 300 at the crank and I'm wondering if it makes sense to tweak it a little more.... I've seen a few conversions done here and read through a ton of threads. Some very helpful info here, but I haven't read anybody's feedback on what the chassis will do if throw 500hp at it? Besides all the supporting mods necessary to handle the power, what will the driving dynamics be?? Maybe it's not worth to do anything except just the engine swap, but since it's going to get a full cage, big brakes and aero, maybe go big (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) David |
Randal |
May 4 2011, 02:53 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
I'd guess there isn't a whole bunch of money difference putting in a 3.6 (993) motor, along with a 915 as compared to a subi with 300hp. And I'll bet there would be little if any performance difference, given the respective weights and all. |
pcar916 |
May 4 2011, 04:49 PM
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Is that a Lola? Group: Members Posts: 1,523 Joined: 2-June 05 From: Little Rock, AR Member No.: 4,188 Region Association: None |
I'd guess there isn't a whole bunch of money difference putting in a 3.6 (993) motor, along with a 915 as compared to a subi with 300hp. And I'll bet there would be little if any performance difference, given the respective weights and all. Don't know about the Suby torque, but the 993 works just fine with the 914 transaxle if it's properly built. And it's considerably lighter than the 915... and way cheaper. I have two 915's and one is ready to install, but the 914 transaxle simply won't break... unless I just want to do it for grins. Fortunately the 914 LSD will fit into my early 915 if I really want to install the thing. It's a spacer and shim adventure with the R&P at that point. |
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