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post Mar 19 2013, 02:57 PM
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QUOTE(wes @ Mar 19 2013, 01:18 PM) *

Canepa Motorsport had on display at Rennsport Laguna Seca Oct 2011 a 911/4, 2.5 Liter, 4 cylinder engine, 200 Horsepower 185 F/Lb Torque! Looks really nice and the guy I spoke with had an estimate on $$ but it was so high it flew in one ear and ya out the other, I have a picture but cant post it.

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The guy you spoke to was most likely Dean P who developed it. I saw him at Laguna that week.
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post Mar 19 2013, 03:06 PM
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Now that you mention it, I beleave you are righ,t Dean and yes he was the one who deveolped tha one!
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post Mar 19 2013, 10:16 PM
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QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Mar 19 2013, 07:35 AM) *

Wouldn't a 6 fit just as well into a 912?


It requires some cutting and welding; the mounts are not identical. I know someone who had her car converted--some of us called it a "912-6".




QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Mar 19 2013, 01:51 PM) *
Funny that [the one Polo motor] has less torque than HP.


That's expected from an engine you spin quickly. In fact, it's expected from pretty much any small-displacement engine that makes a bunch of power...

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post Mar 19 2013, 10:29 PM
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The valve covers on the Dean Popolus engine are cute. They have a cast "PORSCH" embossment, as if a 6 was run through a very capable band saw, removing the front 2 cyls.
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post Mar 19 2013, 10:30 PM
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...or rear two cylinders, as it is.
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post Mar 20 2013, 12:38 AM
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The valve covers on the Dean Polopolus engine are cute. They have a cast "PORSCH" embossment, as if a 6 was run through a very capable band saw, removing the front 2 cyls.


Or you can get these nice covers from the guy that does the castings for the Polo4. This is my 2.2, Dean delivered it at RRIV... still haven't installed it in my 356.
After waiting two years (Dean builds them to order and you don't rush perfection) when it goes in, it'll be with the right gearbox.

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There are another two 912's currently being built with these engines, Chris's 2.4 was the first. IIRC, first with injection, too. Much lighter than a Porsche 6.
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post Mar 20 2013, 05:37 AM
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QUOTE(Bullethead @ Mar 20 2013, 02:38 AM) *

QUOTE(bugsy0 @ Mar 20 2013, 12:29 AM) *

The valve covers on the Dean Polopolus engine are cute. They have a cast "PORSCH" embossment, as if a 6 was run through a very capable band saw, removing the front 2 cyls.


Or you can get these nice covers from the guy that does the castings for the Polo4. This is my 2.2, Dean delivered it at RRIV... still haven't installed it in my 356.
After waiting two years (Dean builds them to order and you don't rush perfection) when it goes in, it'll be with the right gearbox.

There are another two 912's currently being built with these engines, Chris's 2.4 was the first. IIRC, first with injection, too. Much lighter than a Porsche 6.


Russ - Looks terrific!
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post Mar 20 2013, 04:56 PM
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Clewett Engineering has a 2.6L on thier website

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post Mar 23 2013, 12:40 AM
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From Rennsport IV:

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post Mar 23 2013, 12:43 AM
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Dunkels meet in 2001! (These things have been around a while).

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post Jun 19 2014, 01:32 PM
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For more info on specs of the 912 Polo engine and future Polo 912's go to www.PompoloDesign.com
The engine in this car has full engine management, 11.3 to 1 CR, ported 993 twin plug heads, titanium valves,etc. The whole car has been upgraded. 914 transmission with custom gears, 69 to 71 901 911 hose cone, and wavetrac tbd. Some of Eric's very cool brakes. Pete Stout liked them and had Eric make him up a set if I'm correct and a ton of other stuff. It's not a 914 but the Polo would work in your cars. The car was written up for the 3rd time last month in Flatsixes online.
I've had a 914 2.0 and a 914-6 with a 2.2S. I think a 914 Polo would be awesome.
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post Jun 19 2014, 01:45 PM
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QUOTE(campbellcj @ Mar 22 2013, 11:43 PM) *

Dunkels meet in 2001! (These things have been around a while).

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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) I want one with motec FI and twin turbos the ultimate 914 GT turbo (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Jun 21 2014, 01:43 PM
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Here are a few pictures of a POLO engine with fuel injection and crank fire ignition.
http://www.pompolodesign.com/


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post Jun 21 2014, 04:57 PM
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Your ears burning with people talking Polo motors?
Any luck selling the 912 yet?
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post Jun 21 2014, 05:35 PM
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It appears the car is a keeper. I've had offers of 135 but I couldn't rebuild a car to this level for that. 10 months ago I thought I could sell it for north of 150 pocket a little money and build another one. Maybe even a 914 POLO car. Well prices and parts have gone up so much for both I can't make that happen unless prices come back down. Who knows if or when that might happen so I'll probably go retrieve it in the next month or so. I have several improvements I'll do to the car over next winter.
And yes I talk to someone several times each week about POLO engines. There is quite a bit of interest in that engine. My site gets about 75 views a day from all over the world.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyWMnx1yxvc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmMtdIfX-Yk

Dean 's new web site address is www.PoloMotor.com
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post Jun 21 2014, 05:39 PM
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I have to admit I really like the way this motor looks & hope it would perform as nice as it appears. If I ever built myself a Beck 550 I think I'd give this engine a try, along w/ a 916 tranny & disc brakes all around. Not very authentic but so what? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jun 21 2014, 06:53 PM
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Very cool...I don't blame you for keeping it, not worth selling such a cool car at a loss.

I need to find new job so I can afford one for my SC...and to have Scotty paint it. Just a pipe dream.
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post Jun 22 2014, 12:30 PM
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Beyond saving weight the engine is 6 to 8 inches shorter. That would pull the fan away from the 914 firewall the same amount. You guys know the 914's better than me. Would that help with air flow to the fan?


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post Jun 22 2014, 02:11 PM
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Here is a thread with some cool pics of a new Polopolus being built by Justin Rio for one of his 356s.
http://www.abcgt.com/forum/6-Hot-Rod--Modi...oupe-58367.html
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post Jun 22 2014, 03:15 PM
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Here is a POLO also being built with 3.8RS parts. You'll find more of this engine here. Sorry about two of the same picture. I don't know how to remove a picture..

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