Need 914 Conversion Info, Subaru Twin Turbo Engine Options

[TwinTurbo914]

HI,

I am currently doing a 914 conversion. I have a 1974 914/4 that I am currently putting in a Subaru 2.0 Twin turbo engine that will be producing about 350+ horsepower. I already know that the engine will fit, because i have test fit it, and i have the adaptors on the way. I have a stage 3 six puck clutch for it, but i wanted to know if the stock 901 tranny will with stand this kind of abuse. I already have a radiator for the front, but wanted to know where the best place would be to run the coolant lines. Also what kind of body kits are availible for the 914, I think mine looks a little plain. What type of quarter mile time do think i can run with a 350+ horsepower engine that revs 8,500 Rpm's? I have most of the project figured out but any info is greatly apreciated. Oh also im going with the accel gen. VII DFI if anyone was wondering about engine management.

Thanks Donny

[Brad Roberts]

Hey Doni,

Welcome to the BBS.

I think you will end up breaking 901's fairly quickly. If you want to do it right the first time and have a tranny that will stand up to some pretty serious abuse... skip the 901 and go to a 915. The box itself will be in the 500-900$ range depending on what year you decide on using... and the only way to run it mid engine is with the WEVO mid-engine kit for the 915 in a 914. You'll have 2500-3000K in the tranny... BUT it will last and you will have a true 5 speed unlike what you will have with the 901 where first is too low to use (and breaks easily)

B