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Rolling Thunder!, 2270 Raby Kit Rocks! |
ConeDodger |
Dec 17 2007, 08:35 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,611 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
Just rolled into the driveway from a 70 mile trip back from McMark's Original Customs Shop in Napa... Wow. I left Mark's shop at about 4:30pm so I knew I was going to get some traffic. But magically, it was sporadic and I just cruised. This motor just never ceases to amaze me. 5th gear passes are no problem. The power is everywhere. Not peaky at all. just pulls from the bottom to the top. I love this motor!!!
I think my motor is a similar combo to Dave Hunt. He has Nickies which are actually good for a little power in addition to better cooling. I will be working out some details over the winter which will be small stuff at best. Possibly an external oil cooler. Though, I have to tell you guys this again, this motor runs cooler than my stock 2.0 liter. I strongly recommend the 2270 Raby kit. Build it yourself or have Mark do it. He has a couple of them under his belt now. This is the motor VW-Porsche should have used. |
Chris Pincetich |
Dec 18 2007, 12:57 AM
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B-) Group: Members Posts: 2,082 Joined: 3-October 05 From: Point Reyes Station, CA Member No.: 4,907 Region Association: Northern California |
All I can say is - THAT WAS FUN!
Thanks again for the test drive. If the 914 came from the factory in 1972 with a 2.3 TIV, it could have changed the history of the 911 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) So much TORQUE compared to my 1.7, but a little louder than I thought it would be, even with the engine sound pad in. I hope to drive it again sometime, or maybe my own in the future (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
ConeDodger |
Dec 18 2007, 01:16 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,611 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
All I can say is - THAT WAS FUN! Thanks again for the test drive. If the 914 came from the factory in 1972 with a 2.3 TIV, it could have changed the history of the 911 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) So much TORQUE compared to my 1.7, but a little louder than I thought it would be, even with the engine sound pad in. I hope to drive it again sometime, or maybe my own in the future (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Chris, I think the loud factor is actually my fault and has nothing to do with the motor. McMark pointed out that I have only half of the sheetmetal screws in the Tangerine heat box. So part of what you are hearing is a vibration. Another thing is I have something called the Dellorto Whistle. The Dells have a hole down in the bottom that sucks in air under load so as I accelerate I get a whistle. I guess there is a gasket that eliminates it. Jake has a set he is going to send me. I guess he is buried in inventory right now. The last and most important thing I did to make this engine louder than you like is I used the JWest nylon motor mount. Don't get me wrong. They are a good product. Whenever you modify something you should start with a vision of what you want to end up with, consider the consequenses of your plans, and dial it up or down. I thought the nylon would be quieter than the aluminum James offers. I would bet I am right. But, the nylon is too harsh for my taste. They will come out for new stockers and I think you will find the engine sound level very acceptable. Even for an environmental dude like yourself... |
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