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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Got my new engine

Posted by: michel richard Jul 28 2006, 07:03 PM

I know this is just an engine, and that it don't look like much, but it's a 6 cylinder. Specifications are as follows:

Cylinders: 6
Stroke: 66 mm (short stroke)
Bore: 89 mm
Crank: 2.0 / 2.2 counterwheigted std/std
Case: Late 7R
Pistons JE pistons, 10.5/1 nominal compression
ignition: Electromotive HPV1, twin plug
Camshafts: GE80
Fuel: PMO 40 MM carburetors
Venturies: 36 mm
Jetting: details to follow
Ports: I 36 mm / E 36 mm
Valves: Standard
Valve springs EBS sport springs
Expected redline: 8,000
Expected HP: 225 - 250 hp

And here a re a few pictures. I am having a close ratio gearbox built. As soon as that is done (early next week) I will bolt the assembly into the car.

Cheers.







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Posted by: michel richard Jul 28 2006, 07:03 PM

From the back:



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Posted by: michel richard Jul 28 2006, 07:05 PM

From the side.

Ignition wires still need to be sorted out.




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Posted by: Britain Smith Jul 28 2006, 07:14 PM

What is the total displacement? You really think 250hp?

-Britain

Posted by: smontanaro Jul 28 2006, 07:18 PM

> What is the total displacement?

Let's see:

Python 2.5b2 (trunk:50593, Jul 11 2006, 17:55:09)
[GCC 4.0.0 (Apple Computer, Inc. build 5026)] on darwin
Type "help", "copyright", "credits" or "license" for more information.
>>> import math
>>> math.pi * (8.9/2)**2 * 6.6 * 6
2463.5709854993902


That wasn't so hard, now was it? biggrin.gif

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Posted by: Britain Smith Jul 28 2006, 07:20 PM

It has been a long day and I am tired...thanks though.

-Britain

Posted by: michel richard Jul 28 2006, 07:48 PM

See this thread:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=235467&highlight=grenade

217 hp at the rear wheels, and it's a single plug. He does use 46 mm carbs, though.

Michel

Posted by: LongARM Jul 28 2006, 08:05 PM

looks great, been watching your progress... nice car
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Posted by: dekman Jul 28 2006, 11:22 PM

B E A U T I F U L ! ! ! piratenanner.gif

Posted by: grantsfo Jul 28 2006, 11:34 PM

Thats too nice to put in a 914

Posted by: Jeroen Jul 29 2006, 04:23 AM

that should be one nasty screamer!
very nice!!!

Posted by: swl Jul 29 2006, 05:07 AM

power plant ready to go in - getting close to show time! Will she be rolling for PorVolks in Aug?

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