Anyone have an opinion re: 914/Subaru conversions?, i.e. what are the pros/cons |
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Anyone have an opinion re: 914/Subaru conversions?, i.e. what are the pros/cons |
carreraguy |
Feb 11 2006, 09:39 PM
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It's not your dad's 914! Group: Members Posts: 1,197 Joined: 17-October 03 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 1,256 Region Association: Northern California |
Looking for more hp and was considering the Suby conversion route after seing one at last year's German Autofest in Ventura. IF I was to pull the trigger, I won't be doing it myself - looking at a turnkey solution. Aside from the cost, what are the pros/cons? i.e definitely NARP.
Seems to me that a 914 thta has an engine that is lighter than a stock 2liter engine but has 240-300 hp (depending on tuning, type engine etc.) would be a blast to drive assuming you had the right suspension, brakes, wheels/tires etc. Thanks, |
TonyAKAVW |
Feb 11 2006, 11:08 PM
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That's my ride. Group: Members Posts: 2,151 Joined: 17-January 03 From: Redondo Beach, CA Member No.: 166 Region Association: None |
Well, my perspective on this is definitely a little biased. There are definitely downsides to doing a Subaru conversion and I think they have been covered already.
Maybe one thing to do is decide what is important to you. Do you like the ownership of a classic car? Do you like the nostalgia? Does the engine form an important part ofthat nostalgia? I'm not saying that putting in a Subaru engine will make it a modern car, but for people that are _really_ into preservation/antique value of the car, its unheard of. If you like the performance of a 914, and its capabilities as a lightweight fast sportscar then engine choice might be affected by that. A Subaru engine definitely has more potential than a type IV in terms of reliable output power. Granted you CAN get 300 HP out of a type IV, but why? Now in terms of how to get to 240-300 HP, you can do it with a Type IV and spend a lot more than any other option, you can use a 6, but for that kind of power will not be cheap either. You can do a V8, but then you have a heavy engine with lots of torque to deal with. And then you are left with engines like the Subaru, rotary, Audi engines, etc. The real advantage to a Subaru engine from a technical perspective is the fact that its a flat 4 (or 6) and done properly can result in a very low center of mass. Now in terms of cost... If you are going to get a full Renegade setup, and an aftermarket ECU, etc., you will be into it for somewhere in the neighborhood of $6000-$8000 in parts. -Tony |
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