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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 |
d k |
May 4 2011, 09:09 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 2-May 11 From: Miami Member No.: 13,014 Region Association: None |
Wow!
There is a lot of good info here. I think I got my question answered in a round about way. What I don't want is a point-and-shoot car. That was really the meat and potaters of the question. I definitely don't want anything to do with a V8 in that car. Seems like 300-350 is a good number in that car for having the balance of being fast and still being able to handle it. The youtube video was very cool, but like always is the case, you end up following a few links and next thing you know, the sun is coming up (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) Anyway, there is a very cool video (914 rally racing - or something) and the sound of the Porsche flat 6 is simply awesome. What kind of power can be had with a normally aspirated air cooled motor? Lastly, whose ever car that is on this homepage has it exactly kitted out like I would want mine - very nice! Cheers. D |
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