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914 Type R build |
fasthonda |
Jul 26 2009, 10:52 AM
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914 Type R Group: Members Posts: 133 Joined: 10-January 04 From: Greenville, SC Member No.: 1,544 Region Association: None |
I would share my project with the world since I enjoy seeing what others have posted. The 914world has been big help in sourcing info, parts, and the car itself.
I thought about building this car for years, and finally decided to act on it. Recomendations and comments are welcome. Thanks, Michael Project Scope Body: 1973 narrow bodied w/ fiberglass bumpers Engine: Honda S2000 F20C (250 ps @ 8200 rpm) Transmission: Stock Front Suspension: 87 911 front end w/ Bilstein Sports, 22 sway bar Rear Suspension 250 lb springs on bilstein sports, poly bushings Wheels: 15x7 with R compound Brakes: 87 911 Carrera F&R This is how it looked when I first got it. Brought this home from Southern Caifornia. The transport company rolled it up in the yard since it had no brakes. Repaired hell hole Reinforced rear suspension console Removed sound deadening from the floor and prepping for POR15 Rear fiberglass bumper fitted I hope to be installing the drivetrain in September, that is if Murphy's law quits getting me. The flywheel from KEP is several thousands too small to fit on the crankshaft so I need to get that resolved first. |
J P Stein |
Feb 25 2011, 05:36 PM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
With your car being considerable lighter than an S2000, you can pull taller gears (lower numerically) than the S2000 set up. Closing up the 3-4-5 gears would be a good plan for a track car but gearing is not a poke & hope opperation. There are plenty of gear charts floating around on the 901 to aid selection. For instance, a stock trans with an F second gear is good to about 69mph @ 8500 rpms with a 22.5 inch diameter tire. I'll send you a chart if you desire.
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fasthonda |
Feb 25 2011, 09:08 PM
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914 Type R Group: Members Posts: 133 Joined: 10-January 04 From: Greenville, SC Member No.: 1,544 Region Association: None |
With your car being considerable lighter than an S2000, you can pull taller gears (lower numerically) than the S2000 set up. Closing up the 3-4-5 gears would be a good plan for a track car but gearing is not a poke & hope opperation. There are plenty of gear charts floating around on the 901 to aid selection. For instance, a stock trans with an F second gear is good to about 69mph @ 8500 rpms with a 22.5 inch diameter tire. I'll send you a chart if you desire. When I get back home Monday I will post the details with ratios and tops speeds for the S2k vs the 914 stock gearing and with the gear sets I choose. Good point though about the car being lighter. The link below is nice calculator I found online. Easier than setting up a spread sheet in Excel for now. Any help is appreciated. Once I get the car running I will have time to build a second trans. Just in the planning stages now. http://www.turnzero.com/technical_resource...gear_calculator Thanks JP |
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