Advantages of H-Beam rods over stock in a 2.0L |
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Advantages of H-Beam rods over stock in a 2.0L |
lonewolfe |
Feb 20 2015, 02:46 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 819 Joined: 12-September 11 From: Oakland, CA Member No.: 13,549 Region Association: Northern California |
What are the advantages of H-Beam rods over stock rods in a 2.0L motor? I know the H-Beams are lighter and stronger but in terms of performance what are the advantages of using the lighter rods?
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lonewolfe |
Feb 22 2015, 11:41 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 819 Joined: 12-September 11 From: Oakland, CA Member No.: 13,549 Region Association: Northern California |
This is primarily for a street car. Maybe some auto x but 95% for the street. I have a set of KS flat top 94's but may bump it up to 96's for a 2056. I'm thinking of using a Webcam 494 cam and around 9:0 to 1.0 compression. I'll be running a pair of Dellorto 40's & SSI heat exchangers.
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Mark Henry |
Feb 23 2015, 10:56 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
This is primarily for a street car. Maybe some auto x but 95% for the street. I have a set of KS flat top 94's but may bump it up to 96's for a 2056. I'm thinking of using a Webcam 494 cam and around 9:0 to 1.0 compression. I'll be running a pair of Dellorto 40's & SSI heat exchangers. That cam won't make power over 6000rpm, H-beams are a waste of money. |
lonewolfe |
Feb 23 2015, 04:25 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 819 Joined: 12-September 11 From: Oakland, CA Member No.: 13,549 Region Association: Northern California |
This is primarily for a street car. Maybe some auto x but 95% for the street. I have a set of KS flat top 94's but may bump it up to 96's for a 2056. I'm thinking of using a Webcam 494 cam and around 9:0 to 1.0 compression. I'll be running a pair of Dellorto 40's & SSI heat exchangers. That cam won't make power over 6000rpm, H-beams are a waste of money. Hi Mark! Thank you for your replies. From all your posts I've seen on here I can see you have a lot of experience and knowledge about Type 4 engines. I would like to squeeze the most performance I can out of this car while maintaining reliability and good street drive ability. I'd also like to keep heat in the car and I have a virtually new set of SSI 2.0 heat exchangers. I also have a pair of completely refurbished Dellorto 40 carbs. I have a couple pairs of 2.0 heads in great shape. What cam choice would you suggest that may be better? I live in the SF Bay Area so I'm basically at sea level. Any input will be appreciated. I have most of the parts needed and am not interested in a Raby cam kit for this motor. The Raby kits seem to be the Go To solution for many on here but I wish to have an alternate solution. I'm sure his stuff must be awesome but I want something different. Elgin or EMW cams are another option. |
lonewolfe |
Feb 26 2015, 08:48 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 819 Joined: 12-September 11 From: Oakland, CA Member No.: 13,549 Region Association: Northern California |
This is primarily for a street car. Maybe some auto x but 95% for the street. I have a set of KS flat top 94's but may bump it up to 96's for a 2056. I'm thinking of using a Webcam 494 cam and around 9:0 to 1.0 compression. I'll be running a pair of Dellorto 40's & SSI heat exchangers. That cam won't make power over 6000rpm, H-beams are a waste of money. Hi Mark! Thank you for your replies. From all your posts I've seen on here I can see you have a lot of experience and knowledge about Type 4 engines. I would like to squeeze the most performance I can out of this car while maintaining reliability and good street drive ability. I'd also like to keep heat in the car and I have a virtually new set of SSI 2.0 heat exchangers. I also have a pair of completely refurbished Dellorto 40 carbs. I have a couple pairs of 2.0 heads in great shape. What cam choice would you suggest that may be better? I live in the SF Bay Area so I'm basically at sea level. Any input will be appreciated. I have most of the parts needed and am not interested in a Raby cam kit for this motor. The Raby kits seem to be the Go To solution for many on here but I wish to have an alternate solution. I'm sure his stuff must be awesome but I want something different. Elgin or EMW cams are another option. Nothing? I think this thread is dead in its' tracks! |
Mueller |
Feb 26 2015, 10:32 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
Nothing? I think this thread is dead in its' tracks! Sadly the discussion of modified Type IV's is going to be less and less it seems as those that are in the know move on to something else (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
lonewolfe |
Feb 26 2015, 10:42 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 819 Joined: 12-September 11 From: Oakland, CA Member No.: 13,549 Region Association: Northern California |
Nothing? I think this thread is dead in its' tracks! Sadly the discussion of modified Type IV's is going to be less and less it seems as those that are in the know move on to something else (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Thanks for the reply Mueller! Sometimes it's like trying to find hens teeth to get information. Unless one is upgrading to a motor from a 911, Subie or some V8. How's your new 914 coming along? I read on here that you finally found another one. I met you at a 914 breakfast get together a couple months ago out in Pleasant Hill. I think you were driving a Range Rover as I recall. I'm surprised Jake did not pipe in since his name was mentioned. |
Mark Henry |
Feb 27 2015, 02:38 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Nothing? I think this thread is dead in its' tracks! Sadly the discussion of modified Type IV's is going to be less and less it seems as those that are in the know move on to something else (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Thanks for the reply Mueller! Sometimes it's like trying to find hens teeth to get information. Unless one is upgrading to a motor from a 911, Subie or some V8. ... Yep agree, I've been building engines for over 25 years, I used to give lots advice, I got tired of being told I don't know shit from armchair engineers that read something on the internet. I don't give much advice anymore. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mellow.gif) |
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