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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 |
brant |
May 4 2011, 09:29 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,640 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
about to ruffle feathers here:
the 914 is old and has an old suspension design the rear swing arm arrangement is not ideal it makes a great vintage racer!!!! most of the cars over 300hp (there are not too many) have gone to custom and even double a-arm suspension. The 914 is a great chassis, but it wasn't designed to support 500hp by the time it is correctly built to do so (a full tube frame, double A-arm suspension, with a mendola transmission) it's hardly a 914 anylonger.... or you can build the engine and not really be competetive with a modern design except in a straight line. I'm happy with a 2.0 so what do I know brant |
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