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 13 2006, 02:14 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 |
Maybe i should just list the reasons why one might choose a Suabru over a V8. 1. Weight. Subaru engine is lighter than a Type IV, let alone a V8. Mass is distributed better. Flat vs. V. 2. Less torque. Means longer life of transmission, CV joints, and the use of all 5 gears. (all this can be fixed with a V8, but it costs A LOT) 3. Revs to 7000 rpm. Most V8s in 914s don't rev to 7000 rpm 4. Horsepower increases come at relatively low cost. For the turbo engines especially. 5. A WRX engine with some minor tweaking can give 250 HP. Lots of V8s deliver that kind of power, especially ones that you'll find in the same price range as a WRX engine. Sure a V8 can put out 500 HP, but costs go up for everything very fast. I'm sure there are more reasons, but those are mine at least... Now in terms of getting tired with horsepower, there is a practical limit. My guess is that on the streets the difference between a 500 HP 914 and a 250 HP 914 would be insignificant. There isn't much you can do on the streets with 500 HP that you can't do with 250. Now if you are into street drag racing maybe theres a difference, but changes are you wouldn't be into 914s. And the majority of people considering engine swaps are doing it for street cars, not race cars. -Tony |
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