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I've been cuttin' some more, rear end is just about gone |
URY914 |
Dec 6 2004, 08:40 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,944 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
This weekend I welded the 1 1/4" tube that locates the rear tranny mount. After that I was able to cut out the left side sheet metal. I have a BIG pile of metal left over. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif)
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Dec 7 2004, 01:11 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,944 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(914RS @ Dec 7 2004, 11:01 AM) QUOTE(airsix @ Dec 7 2004, 11:12 AM) Subaru turbo 4cyl is 40lb lighter than a 2.0 TypeIV and 225hp stock. Easily 300hp with just boost and cutting out the cats. 400+hp if you go nuts. $650 + $150 shipping for a 30k mile import motor complete from throttlebody to turbo. Flat-four maintains your low CG too. -Ben M. ps - iron-block pushrod motors are for antiques. You guys know I prefer a Porsche flat six in my cars. However, if these Subaru numbers are correct and you don't want to keep a Porsche motor in the car, then why in the hell would you even consider paying $8000 for a 190 hp T-IV (potential time-bomb) engine? Adding water cooling to the car seems like a small price to pay for reliable, turbo charged, digitally fuel injected, factory power. pps: all pushrod motors are for antiques. I could easily sell all my type 4 parts (3 1/2 engines) and afford a flat/turbo'd rice burner. I would have to repaint my car white witha big red ball on it. And we're talking about this on Dec 7th. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Paul |
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