First 914 build... V8 twin turbo SBC, 1974 v8tt conversion project |
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First 914 build... V8 twin turbo SBC, 1974 v8tt conversion project |
beam944 |
Apr 15 2014, 02:44 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 58 Joined: 15-April 14 From: Timberlake,NC Member No.: 17,254 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Hi everyone...I am new to the 914 world although not new to Porsche's. I have owned 3 944's and actually loved every one of them. I came across a craigslist ad for a v8 914 and well.....here it goes.. wish me luck ...any and all input is appreciated.
This engine is just set in place as mock up only...thats actually a 1966 283 out of a ChevyII I dont know why this radiator is where its at...going to get a race aluminum in the front lots of work to do here.. will have lots of parts to sale off of this project definitely going to need some more space for 12 inch wide tires..so probably won't look like this when i'm done |
Andyrew |
Apr 30 2014, 10:49 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
Carbon fiber intake, as in intake manifold? Ya... Dont do that. If you want to go crazy with fabrication go aluminum. If your panning on intake from the turbo to the intake then sure whatever floats your boat. I prefer steel/aluminum/rubber.
Subaru/Audi tranis can handle some serious HP, but torque is the killer which is why you need to do what you can to keep displacement small and keep the HP way up top. If you can build that 283 to rev to 9k do it. There are plenty of 6-700WHP drag subaru's and audi's. I know specifically of a very fast 650whp Audi that runs a $200 transmission. I believe he's on his 5th transmission (4th gear is weak) but he does ~ 30 drag passes a year for the past 12 years... |
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