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| Britain Smith |
 Dec 6 2010, 11:33 AM
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Nano Member  Group: Members Posts: 2,354 Joined: 27-February 03 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 364  |
For those who don't know me or the car, I have a '74 914 that is a dedicated AX car. It previously had a high compression 2.7 6-cylinder motor and made 205hp/205ft-lbs at the wheels. This set-up wasn't all that bad considering that it won the 2008 and 2009 914 Shootout events, however the quest for more speed continues.
Here is the car in the 2010 season trim. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/dragracevws.com-364-1291656786.1.jpg) I have recently sold the 2.7L 6-cylinder engine and all the remaining 914/6 conversion parts. I have used the proceeds to fund the conversion to Subaru power. Now most would say that a Subaru conversion can be done on a budget, however I have found that the money goes flying out the window when doing something like this. Regarding the engine...logical choice would be to go for a EJ257 2.5L USDM STi engine. However, all the SCCA rules for AX are built around displacement which in turn dictates the minimum weight. Therefore, I have gone with a JDM STi version8 Spec-C engine which is a 2.0L, twin-scroll, hand ported/polished, 8500rpm animal. I will get slightly less hp and torque numbers than the 2.5L, but save 150lbs of weight. |
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Britain Smith Out with the old...in with the new...Britain's Racecar Development Dec 6 2010, 11:33 AM
Britain Smith Progress has been a bit slow the last couple of da... Jan 8 2011, 04:53 PM Hontec Read the whole topic ......again...... Simply amaz... Jan 9 2011, 04:12 AM Britain Smith Thanks Hontec...your work is far superior, I am ju... Jan 9 2011, 05:06 AM plymouth37 Beautiful as usual, this is going to be one hell o... Jan 9 2011, 05:07 AM Britain Smith Ha, you are up just as late as I am...best time to... Jan 9 2011, 05:09 AM Hontec Lookin' good!!! really love the pe... Jan 9 2011, 06:04 AM Britain Smith Took the son karting yesterday. It was his first ... Jan 17 2011, 01:47 AM Britain Smith Was able to take the intercooler mount to the mach... Jan 19 2011, 01:17 AM URY914 I like it. :beer2: Jan 19 2011, 08:48 AM sean_v8_914 bravo zulu! Jan 19 2011, 09:05 AM sawtooth Fantastic! Nearing the end of my suby conversi... Jan 19 2011, 11:10 AM Britain Smith I learned a lot when I did my 912 Turbo project. ... Jan 19 2011, 01:15 PM Elliot Cannon Will we see this monster at the WCR? Jan 19 2011, 01:21 PM Britain Smith That is the plan...
-Britain Jan 19 2011, 01:58 PM
Elliot Cannon
That is the plan...
-Britain
Will we all get t... Jan 19 2011, 11:19 PM Walter Very nice work indeed!
If you're aiming at... Jan 19 2011, 03:43 PM Britain Smith The wastegate piping goes from 1.5" to 1.75... Jan 19 2011, 03:49 PM Walter
The wastegate piping goes from 1.5" to 1.75... Jan 19 2011, 04:01 PM Britain Smith Understood Walter.
Since the engine is only a 2.0... Jan 19 2011, 04:10 PM plymouth37 Wow! Looks amazing! Jan 19 2011, 10:46 PM Britain Smith You all get to watch me drive it, that should be s... Jan 20 2011, 01:36 AM maf914 Britain, Beatiful work! Thanks for posting t... Jan 20 2011, 09:01 AM Rand
Okay, I suspect this will be a dumb question. Re... Jan 20 2011, 12:01 PM maf914
Okay, I suspect this will be a dumb question. R... Jan 20 2011, 12:17 PM Britain Smith Yep...special 2-speed transmission.
Thanks for ... Jan 20 2011, 12:20 PM ChrisNPDrider Awesome.
I had a big heavy battery break its moun... Jan 20 2011, 02:50 PM Britain Smith I was on a roll last night and up pretty late, but... Jan 23 2011, 06:20 PM bam914 Are the floor mount pedals installed any further f... Jan 23 2011, 08:51 PM Britain Smith
Are the floor mount pedals installed any further ... Jan 23 2011, 11:53 PM BMXerror All your stuff looks so damn good... Professional,... Jan 23 2011, 09:52 PM Britain Smith
All your stuff looks so damn good... Professional... Jan 23 2011, 11:54 PM BMXerror
Many Many Hours my friend. I have almost 3 str... Jan 24 2011, 10:00 PM Britain Smith Got up late this morning after the late night last... Jan 24 2011, 12:14 AM bam914 I found these last night. You build a box over th... Jan 24 2011, 05:58 AM John Jentz
I found these last night. You build a box over t... Jan 24 2011, 05:19 PM bam914
[quote name='bam914' post='1421760' date='Jan 24 ... Jan 24 2011, 07:44 PM Britain Smith Wow, those look cool. Where did you find them? L... Jan 24 2011, 10:42 AM BKLA This thread sucks! And your mother dresses you... Jan 24 2011, 06:59 PM Britain Smith Summary of the work completed over the last couple... Feb 3 2011, 01:44 AM Rod Superb - Really gaining pace now. If it were me I... Feb 3 2011, 09:30 AM Britain Smith
Superb - Really gaining pace now. If it were me ... Feb 3 2011, 11:34 AM ChrisNPDrider I am loving the blend of old and new in your 914 :... Feb 3 2011, 03:30 PM grantsfo Looking good Brit! I knew you would eventuall... Feb 6 2011, 09:32 PM Britain Smith Hey Grant...haven't heard from you in a while.... Feb 6 2011, 09:50 PM Britain Smith Ok, I am on the final push towards the end. I hav... Feb 7 2011, 11:01 AM DanT Hood came out nice Brit, even with JP doing the cu... Feb 7 2011, 11:15 AM Britain Smith Air entering the oil cooler cutout location in the... Feb 7 2011, 11:17 AM sawtooth Looking great Britain. Make sure, double sure to s... Feb 7 2011, 11:55 AM Andyrew Is the radiator going to be shrouded to the vents?... Feb 7 2011, 12:25 PM J P Stein
Is the radiator going to be shrouded to the vents... Feb 7 2011, 01:09 PM Britain Smith The recent change to the SCCA rules do not allow d... Feb 7 2011, 01:06 PM Andyrew Eek.
Personally I dont think that it will be eno... Feb 7 2011, 02:40 PM grantsfo Check this out! Its still being developed but... Feb 22 2011, 11:55 AM Britain Smith Yea, is that Jesus car? Looks pretty fast...glad ... Feb 22 2011, 11:59 AM grantsfo
Yea, is that Jesus car? Looks pretty fast...glad... Feb 22 2011, 12:18 PM Britain Smith Wow, there are 2 Europa's down there...nice... Feb 22 2011, 12:23 PM grantsfo
Wow, there are 2 Europa's down there...nice... Feb 22 2011, 12:55 PM Britain Smith I haven't been posting progress picture as oft... Feb 22 2011, 12:38 PM Britain Smith Yea, I have several letters in for SEB clarificati... Feb 22 2011, 01:50 PM Britain Smith IT'S ALIVE!!!!
First start of... Feb 22 2011, 11:25 PM DanT sounds good Brit :D
any leaks or such? Feb 22 2011, 11:29 PM Britain Smith Yea, the turbo drain return line is leaking...I wi... Feb 22 2011, 11:30 PM Hontec Congratulations! you've been working hard ... Feb 23 2011, 01:59 AM cary Nice. Feb 23 2011, 06:43 AM Randal Man, we have to nominate you for mechanical genius... Feb 23 2011, 09:45 AM Randal Who is your secret low cost vendor for all those h... Feb 23 2011, 09:48 AM Britain Smith
Who is your secret low cost vendor for all those ... Feb 23 2011, 11:37 AM McMark Awesome! Can't wait to see it in Medford. ... Feb 23 2011, 10:59 AM PeeGreen 914 I can't wait to see how you do this year. It... Feb 23 2011, 11:49 AM Britain Smith
Are you taking the car to the big show this year?... Feb 23 2011, 12:03 PM PeeGreen 914 Sweet :driving: Feb 23 2011, 12:04 PM JRust Yeah checked out the video on FB last night. Sound... Feb 23 2011, 12:31 PM Britain Smith Yea, just got a call from the tuner...Monday is a ... Feb 23 2011, 12:38 PM 69dblcab :trophy:
You Have been presented with this troph... Feb 25 2011, 05:38 PM Britain Smith Thanks Dudley.
Right now I am delayed a bit waiti... Feb 25 2011, 05:48 PM bfrymire
Thanks Dudley.
Right now I am delayed a bit wait... Feb 25 2011, 07:33 PM d914 Small thought,, The stock angle of the suby motor ... Feb 25 2011, 07:49 PM Britain Smith Yes, I am aware of the stock angle of the Subaru e... Feb 25 2011, 10:55 PM d914 cool,, but not there shortened pan,, they have a M... Feb 26 2011, 09:49 AM Britain Smith Their midengine pans is shortened as well I believ... Feb 26 2011, 11:16 AM Zaney
Brit,
In your ECU and wiring install, could you ... Feb 26 2011, 06:13 PM Britain Smith Hey Nate...I need to update my diagrams for the st... Feb 26 2011, 06:20 PM 69dblcab Britain,
In regards to the turbo.
If you are fee... Feb 27 2011, 09:16 AM J P Stein
Britain,
In regards to the turbo.
If you are fe... Feb 27 2011, 09:57 AM Britain Smith
Britain,
In regards to the turbo.
If you are fe... Feb 27 2011, 11:17 AM Britain Smith I am working to finish everything up before receiv... Feb 27 2011, 11:55 AM McMark Where did you get your Hall Effect sensors? I lik... Feb 27 2011, 12:16 PM Britain Smith Got the sensors from: http://www.digikey.com/
551... Feb 27 2011, 12:21 PM Britain Smith Ah man it is frustrating to wait on parts to arriv... Feb 28 2011, 03:43 PM jpnovak Britain,
Your project is really progressing nicel... Mar 1 2011, 10:42 AM Britain Smith I got both the sandwich adapter and the inline wat... Mar 1 2011, 12:10 PM Britain Smith Got the Turbowerx scavenge pump and associated AN ... Mar 4 2011, 01:50 PM Randal Pretty cool Britain. What a huge job! But on... Mar 4 2011, 01:56 PM J P Stein Watched Brit drive the shitbox (or whatever he... Mar 5 2011, 06:28 PM JRust I can't wait to see the video :drooley: Mar 5 2011, 07:36 PM Britain Smith Alright, world premier. The car is officially off... Mar 5 2011, 07:45 PM Britain Smith BTW, that wasn't even full throttle in the vid... Mar 5 2011, 07:51 PM Scarlet75 :beer2: :beer2: :worship: Mar 5 2011, 07:57 PM Rand Now it is the "oh shit" box.
Or you cou... Mar 5 2011, 08:12 PM DanT JP didn't even need to light up.....just inhal... Mar 5 2011, 09:29 PM  |
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