What intake? SBC. Turbo, Hilborn, both?, Thinking aloud... what do you guys think Options

[Andyrew]

Im running through ebay like normal.. and im getting more and more idea's....

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Hilborn setup

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Turbo setup I'll bid on.

Next post for hilborn turbo setup.

[turbo914v8]

Don’t be fooled. That turbo system on e-bay will only net you around 500 hp, it’s not worth the money. This type of turbo system is called a draw through system and will not accept an intercooler essential to running any type of boost above 5psi safely for any length of time. I am currently running a twin turbo FI system in my converted 914 v8, and yes it is mad horsepower at over 1000HP and 1000 ft torque. I can run this set up all day with out problems. The trick is to use adequate intercoolers. At a mere 12 psi, the lowest setting on my waste gate, my motor puts out over 700 hp. More than enough power to put any in their place. I can generate well over 30 psi with the current turbo system, but at 12 psi the motor and turbo system is not working hard at all so I just keep the boost set low at 12 psi fun all day. Don’t think that you will be able to fit a complete turbo\intercooler system in a 914 and keep is stealth. Some of it will protrude somewhere, depending on the setup you choose. I say turbo all the way. You can build a really great turbo system with used parts and make a crazy turbo powered v8 very easily. Infact you could go to your local junkyard and probably find most of what you need. Don’t be discouraged. I had everybody telling me that I would never fit everything in the small 914. Boy were they wrong.