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| nine14_6 |
  Nov 26 2007, 04:09 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Brentwood, TN Member No.: 8,361  |
I have never driven a 914 but have always wanted one. I will be making a purchase in the next 5-8 months. I am trying to get a feel for how much power/torque a 914 might have in relation to what I have now. I am currently driving a BMW 328 (190hp) and am getting about 16 +/- pounds per HP with torque peak around 3-4K rpm.
My question is: For a given motor what could be expected. I guess that a 1.7 puts out about 70hp(31/lb), 1.8 - 80-85hp (27/lb), 2 - 95-100hp (22/lb). I am interested in the 6 conversions. What is typical or conservative for a 2.2, 2.4,2.7, 3 or even a 3.2 6 cyl? If I figure a 914 weights in at 2200lb, I am thinking I will need 150hp to get at least a similar weight to hp advantage. Also, about how fast can be achieved per gear relative to these cars? One more question... in the 6 conversions, what it could be expected in 0-60 times? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| ConeDodger |
Nov 27 2007, 10:23 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 24,396 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California 
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I have been driving my Raby kit 2270 quite a lot lately. There are some pretty amazing things about this motor. One of them is how it causes guys with sixes to go wow! Yes you can wind this thing up to just over 7K but the cool thing is the car is much more driveable. I can be on the freeway doing 75 in 5th and I have so much torque that I don't even downshift to pass. Just a little bit more loud pedal. I would have thought that my HP was around 170 or so but a local engine builder says he thinks it feels like a 200HP at the crank motor. He expects that we will see 170 at the wheels when we take it to the dyno after I finish break in.
I don't quite know how to respond to the sound thing. I have two other Porsches, both with sixes. I love the sound but I love the sound of the 2270 less that Dellorto whistle. (Jake did you send that gasket yet?) My 2270 feels very nimble and precise. The Bumblebee six feels very powerful and brutish. Both get the job done but in different ways. Personally, I like precise.. YMMV |
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nine14_6 Fact finding - - Engine Spec's - - HP/torque Nov 26 2007, 04:09 PM
HAM Inc Start with a 2.0 914-4 and upgrade to a 2270 or 23... Nov 26 2007, 04:21 PM nine14_6 Okay. Dumb question then... Can I really get big ... Nov 26 2007, 04:45 PM johannes Have a look at Jake's website for more informa... Nov 27 2007, 03:17 AM Bleyseng I suggest you drive some 914's before jumping ... Nov 27 2007, 08:45 AM byndbad914
My question is: For a given motor what could be ... Nov 27 2007, 05:07 PM Bleyseng yes and no.....
old school 4's were pretty st... Nov 27 2007, 07:16 PM Jake Raby It is all in the combo..
I can take the same engi... Nov 27 2007, 07:21 PM
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Those that have heard a true MassIVe engine agree... Nov 27 2007, 07:28 PM Jake Raby
Those that have heard a true MassIVe engine agre... Nov 27 2007, 10:06 PM nine14_6 bvndbad914... you make some really good points tha... Nov 27 2007, 08:05 PM Bleyseng then a hot 2056 FI 914 is the cheapest route for a... Nov 27 2007, 09:29 PM byndbad914
My 2270 feels very nimble and precise. The Bumble... Nov 27 2007, 11:43 PM Jake Raby That "feel" is what metters most... What... Nov 28 2007, 06:35 AM |
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