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 |
thelogo |
Jan 15 2018, 03:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,510 Joined: 6-April 10 Member No.: 11,572 Region Association: None |
Kinda confused why you would do a aircooled turbo
Instead of watercooled Or turbo diesal The car with the audi turbo is really cool As would a ecotech (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif) |
holtby914 |
Jan 15 2018, 06:06 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 42 Joined: 16-November 16 From: Ontario, Canada Member No.: 20,593 Region Association: Canada |
Kinda confused why you would do a aircooled turbo Instead of watercooled Or turbo diesal The car with the audi turbo is really cool As would a ecotech (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif) Simple... because of its cool and unique. Sure anyone can swap a different modern engine into there car with a turbo. But there is a lot less actually engineering that goes into that, as it has been done lots before. But it is not enough to make a project out of it, or one that would be approved by my professors. A flat 4 boxer has a very low C.G. and is perfect for the driving characteristics of a 914. Later on, in life, i plan on building 2 more 914's (probably many more), one that is AWD and has a Subaru STI drivetrain, and one with a SBC, with a blower that pokes out over the roof. |
Dave_Darling |
Jan 15 2018, 07:11 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,986 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
... i plan on building 2 more 914's (probably many more), one that is AWD and has a Subaru STI drivetrain... It will be very challenging to route the driveshaft forward to the front wheels--the engine will be in the way! I know that some mid-engine AWD cars run the driveshaft through the crankcase, and others that have transverse engines and transmissions just go forward from the trans case because that is to one side of the engine crankcase. Either one would be tough to do with a Scooby drivetrain. --DD |
mepstein |
Jan 15 2018, 07:38 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,273 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
... i plan on building 2 more 914's (probably many more), one that is AWD and has a Subaru STI drivetrain... It will be very challenging to route the driveshaft forward to the front wheels--the engine will be in the way! I know that some mid-engine AWD cars run the driveshaft through the crankcase, and others that have transverse engines and transmissions just go forward from the trans case because that is to one side of the engine crankcase. Either one would be tough to do with a Scooby drivetrain. --DD So by engine in the back, electric motor in the front. https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/articles/...mpaign=GRMDaily |
holtby914 |
Jan 15 2018, 07:47 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 plan on building 2 more 914's (probably many more), one that is AWD and has a Subaru STI drivetrain... It will be very challenging to route the driveshaft forward to the front wheels--the engine will be in the way! I know that some mid-engine AWD cars run the driveshaft through the crankcase, and others that have transverse engines and transmissions just go forward from the trans case because that is to one side of the engine crankcase. Either one would be tough to do with a Scooby drivetrain. --DD So by engine in the back, electric motor in the front. https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/articles/...mpaign=GRMDaily Never ever will i be driving an electric vehicle. I like to keep things old school (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
r_towle |
Jan 28 2018, 05:44 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,574 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
... i plan on building 2 more 914's (probably many more), one that is AWD and has a Subaru STI drivetrain... It will be very challenging to route the driveshaft forward to the front wheels--the engine will be in the way! I know that some mid-engine AWD cars run the driveshaft through the crankcase, and others that have transverse engines and transmissions just go forward from the trans case because that is to one side of the engine crankcase. Either one would be tough to do with a Scooby drivetrain. --DD So by engine in the back, electric motor in the front. https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/articles/...mpaign=GRMDaily Never ever will i be driving an electric vehicle. I like to keep things old school (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Print this out and hang it up over your desk. In 1-2 decades you can look back on your former opinion. |
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