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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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, |
mrdezyne |
Feb 12 2006, 10:48 AM
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Now on larger rolling jack stands! Group: Members Posts: 468 Joined: 31-July 05 From: Tulsa, OK Member No.: 4,510 |
My final deciding factor for doing my suby swap was a few laps at a local race track in a new Lotus Elise. You might say what the heck does that have to do with a 914 Suby swap but if you do the spec comparisons you come up with around the same weight to HP ratio.
http://www.lotuscars.com/Lotus_Spec_Sheet.pdf Lotus is 1984 lbs for a base car. (per Lotus web site) Lotus powerplant is 190HP@7800 (toyota engine) Lotus torque is not so impressive at 138@6800 914 about 2150 lbs Suby 2.5L N/A is 165Hp (bone stock w/ A/C, PS, and restrictive exhaust) Suby torque is 165 flat curve After seeing what that Lotus felt like, I decided if I could get anywhere close to that feeling I'd be happy. Throw in your turbo setup to bump up that HP range and you really have a screamer in nostalgic 914 clothing..... |
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