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why no turbo 914's out there? |
Next GenRacing |
Jan 7 2006, 01:59 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 13 Joined: 6-September 04 From: Utah Member No.: 2,701 |
i am relatively new to the 914 scene, but i am curious as to why there is no turbo'd 914's out there, at least none that i could find.
the main problem i can see is the heat, but couldn't this be overcome with a front mount oil cooler? i am experienced in turbo theorys as well as built 3 different turbo cars (from NA to turbo) let me know if there is something i am missing here? Danny |
dmenche914 |
Jan 7 2006, 03:05 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,212 Joined: 27-February 03 From: California Member No.: 366 |
Turbos and Hooters, this is a eye candy thread! More photos Please!
The book "Turbomania " by Bob Tomlinson, (published by CB Reformance, order thru them) has a couple photos of a 914 turbo. It was a kit sold by Bernie Bergman, pg 71. This book is really good for aircooled turbo info, and good for a general understanding of turbos, I learned a lot from it. It is most all Type I VW stuff, but does have other info. it is an older book, and as Mike Mueller pointed out, there is a lot of knew stuff with EFI, and such. This book is more old school carb set ups, but the info contained, with knowledge or modern engine managment stystems added, one could build an even better 914 Turbo form one of the old kits. Page 71 has a good photo of the entire turbo unit installed on a 914 engine and transmission laying on the floor, it gives a clear view of ALL the plumbing that was used. The turbo itself located passenger side of the tranny, about mid way between rear of CV axles and back of tranny. Frankly I would add a snorkle to get cool intake air into the thing. This pictured set up has the air cleaner inlet next to the turbo, above the heat exchangers! Hot set up in more ways than one! More photos!!!! |
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