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| tacm |
 Apr 7 2013, 09:35 PM
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Greetings all,
I am in the process of acquiring a new to me 914. I had a 1.7 or 1.8 20 plus years ago for a few months. I have always loved the model, and hence the reason I am coming back. My question is this, I will be wanting a higher powered car. I have read a lot about VW type 1 performance engines and I think 130 to 150 hp is reliably possible for a bug. What differences are there between the VW/Porsche engines? What builders does the group recommend? What is a realistic HP goal for a weekend driver? |
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| Razorbobsr |
Apr 8 2013, 06:02 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 282 Joined: 6-June 10 From: Terre Haute Ind Member No.: 11,813 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(tacm @ Apr 7 2013, 11:35 PM)  Greetings all, I am in the process of acquiring a new to me 914. I had a 1.7 or 1.8 20 plus years ago for a few months. I have always loved the model, and hence the reason I am coming back. My question is this, I will be wanting a higher powered car. I have read a lot about VW type 1 performance engines and I think 130 to 150 hp is reliably possible for a bug. What differences are there between the VW/Porsche engines? What builders does the group recommend? What is a realistic HP goal for a weekend driver? Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| bandjoey |
Apr 8 2013, 12:38 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,934 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(Razorbobsr @ Apr 8 2013, 07:02 AM) QUOTE(tacm @ Apr 7 2013, 11:35 PM) Greetings all, I am in the process of acquiring a new to me 914. I had a 1.7 or 1.8 20 plus years ago for a few months. I have always loved the model, and hence the reason I am coming back. My question is this, I will be wanting a higher powered car. I have read a lot about VW type 1 performance engines and I think 130 to 150 hp is reliably possible for a bug. What differences are there between the VW/Porsche engines? What builders does the group recommend? What is a realistic HP goal for a weekend driver? WOW! Bob you really look good in a dress! Car looks sharp too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) |
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| Razorbobsr |
Apr 8 2013, 12:55 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 282 Joined: 6-June 10 From: Terre Haute Ind Member No.: 11,813 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(bandjoey @ Apr 8 2013, 02:38 PM) QUOTE(Razorbobsr @ Apr 8 2013, 07:02 AM) QUOTE(tacm @ Apr 7 2013, 11:35 PM) Greetings all, I am in the process of acquiring a new to me 914. I had a 1.7 or 1.8 20 plus years ago for a few months. I have always loved the model, and hence the reason I am coming back. My question is this, I will be wanting a higher powered car. I have read a lot about VW type 1 performance engines and I think 130 to 150 hp is reliably possible for a bug. What differences are there between the VW/Porsche engines? What builders does the group recommend? What is a realistic HP goal for a weekend driver? WOW! Bob you really look good in a dress! Car looks sharp too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) You should see me in a thong and heels! My car is set up for auto/cross, koni shocks, shorted springs, wide tires and wheels, MSD ing sys, etc. I had a 911 guys drive it, he said WOW! Is that kinkda what your looking for? Bob Attached thumbnail(s) 
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tacm Realistic power expectations Apr 7 2013, 09:35 PM
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