Turbo 914 (1.8 type-4), Turbocharging my 1.8 type-4 for a school project... can anyone give me some advice? |
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Turbo 914 (1.8 type-4), Turbocharging my 1.8 type-4 for a school project... can anyone give me some advice? |
holtby914 |
Jan 11 2018, 09:21 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 42 Joined: 16-November 16 From: Ontario, Canada Member No.: 20,593 Region Association: Canada |
hello,
I am an automotive engineering student at the University of Windsor. I am trying to somehow incorporate the restoration of my 914 into my education somehow. After talking to many of my professors a few of them are suggesting I try and turbo the original 1.8l type-4 came in the car. I have the entire case completely apart, down to the crank, and am at the stage where I'm getting ready to start blueprinting this engine. However, it seems that turbo type-4's are not very common, and I do not seem to understand why. I am ready to take on the challenge, however, I would love some advice (combinations, etc.). I am thinking that I will keep stock crank and rods, and get some JE forged pistons (not sure of size yet). Was also thinking I port the stock heads. However, beyond that, i have planned anything. cheers, Blake |
PatrickB |
Jan 12 2018, 04:54 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 249 Joined: 26-March 17 From: sw ontario Member No.: 20,960 Region Association: Canada |
I'd like to see this when you get done, and I'm not too far away. Could maybe time it with a visit to a brother in Belle River. He's a grad of your program that works across the river for one of the big three.
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holtby914 |
Jan 12 2018, 07:45 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 42 Joined: 16-November 16 From: Ontario, Canada Member No.: 20,593 Region Association: Canada |
I'd like to see this when you get done, and I'm not too far away. Could maybe time it with a visit to a brother in Belle River. He's a grad of your program that works across the river for one of the big three. Forsure, whenever you are near! Thanks for all the advice! To be honest the FI scares me but I will cross that bridge when I need too. Was think I might try a do some sort of carb set up, but I’m not sure. I do like the idea of running on meth. |
Mueller |
Jan 12 2018, 09:41 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
I'd like to see this when you get done, and I'm not too far away. Could maybe time it with a visit to a brother in Belle River. He's a grad of your program that works across the river for one of the big three. Forsure, whenever you are near! Thanks for all the advice! To be honest the FI scares me but I will cross that bridge when I need too. Was think I might try a do some sort of carb set up, but I’m not sure. I do like the idea of running on meth. Sorry, you HAVE to learn how FI works to be any sort of decent Engineer (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) If you promise to finish it and learn from it, just pay for shipping and I'll send you a partially built Megasquirt for no charge as I have decided this morning to spend the $ and buy a Microsquirt. If interested I'll post a picture of how far along the assembly is. Kit is similar to this one: https://www.diyautotune.com/product/megasqu...t-w-black-case/ |
holtby914 |
Jan 12 2018, 12:10 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 42 Joined: 16-November 16 From: Ontario, Canada Member No.: 20,593 Region Association: Canada |
I'd like to see this when you get done, and I'm not too far away. Could maybe time it with a visit to a brother in Belle River. He's a grad of your program that works across the river for one of the big three. Forsure, whenever you are near! Thanks for all the advice! To be honest the FI scares me but I will cross that bridge when I need too. Was think I might try a do some sort of carb set up, but I’m not sure. I do like the idea of running on meth. Sorry, you HAVE to learn how FI works to be any sort of decent Engineer (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) If you promise to finish it and learn from it, just pay for shipping and I'll send you a partially built Megasquirt for no charge as I have decided this morning to spend the $ and buy a Microsquirt. If interested I'll post a picture of how far along the assembly is. Kit is similar to this one: https://www.diyautotune.com/product/megasqu...t-w-black-case/ I would be very interested. It is not FI that is confusing to me. It is the 914's FI (what system to use etc.). I need to start somewhere. this would be a huge help, as obviously I am working with a student budget. Cheers, Blake P.s. I sincerely promise I would finish it. It's how I learn best. |
Mueller |
Jan 12 2018, 01:08 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 |
I'd like to see this when you get done, and I'm not too far away. Could maybe time it with a visit to a brother in Belle River. He's a grad of your program that works across the river for one of the big three. Forsure, whenever you are near! Thanks for all the advice! To be honest the FI scares me but I will cross that bridge when I need too. Was think I might try a do some sort of carb set up, but I’m not sure. I do like the idea of running on meth. Sorry, you HAVE to learn how FI works to be any sort of decent Engineer (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) If you promise to finish it and learn from it, just pay for shipping and I'll send you a partially built Megasquirt for no charge as I have decided this morning to spend the $ and buy a Microsquirt. If interested I'll post a picture of how far along the assembly is. Kit is similar to this one: https://www.diyautotune.com/product/megasqu...t-w-black-case/ I would be very interested. It is not FI that is confusing to me. It is the 914's FI (what system to use etc.). I need to start somewhere. this would be a huge help, as obviously I am working with a student budget. Cheers, Blake P.s. I sincerely promise I would finish it. It's how I learn best. Chances are you have D-jet, not too complicated if you read this site below, great wealth of information: https://members.rennlist.com/pbanders/DJetParts.htm If you L-jet with the flapper (which I prefer over D-Jet just because I've had more 914's with it): https://www.type4.org/manuals/ljet/ |
holtby914 |
Jan 12 2018, 01:36 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 42 Joined: 16-November 16 From: Ontario, Canada Member No.: 20,593 Region Association: Canada |
I'd like to see this when you get done, and I'm not too far away. Could maybe time it with a visit to a brother in Belle River. He's a grad of your program that works across the river for one of the big three. Forsure, whenever you are near! Thanks for all the advice! To be honest the FI scares me but I will cross that bridge when I need too. Was think I might try a do some sort of carb set up, but I’m not sure. I do like the idea of running on meth. Sorry, you HAVE to learn how FI works to be any sort of decent Engineer (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) If you promise to finish it and learn from it, just pay for shipping and I'll send you a partially built Megasquirt for no charge as I have decided this morning to spend the $ and buy a Microsquirt. If interested I'll post a picture of how far along the assembly is. Kit is similar to this one: https://www.diyautotune.com/product/megasqu...t-w-black-case/ I would be very interested. It is not FI that is confusing to me. It is the 914's FI (what system to use etc.). I need to start somewhere. this would be a huge help, as obviously I am working with a student budget. Cheers, Blake P.s. I sincerely promise I would finish it. It's how I learn best. Chances are you have D-jet, not too complicated if you read this site below, great wealth of information: https://members.rennlist.com/pbanders/DJetParts.htm If you L-jet with the flapper (which I prefer over D-Jet just because I've had more 914's with it): https://www.type4.org/manuals/ljet/ HPBooks- "How to Rebuild Your VOLKSWAGEN Air-Cooled Engine" by Tom Wilson arrived in the mail about 5 minutes ago. Looks like I'll be reading for the rest of today. |
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