Hey Jake what do you have for us on the MPG engine Options

[LarryR]

I would really like to know what you have for 914 in the way of a hi mpg, respectable performance package.

I figure the 914 should be able to kick out 40+ mpg and get a 0 - 60 time in under 7 seconds.

The new tdi jetta coming available in July will go 0 - 60 in 6.9 seconds and get 41 mpg in the city and 53 on the highway. However id does weigh 3300 pounds. I figure the 914 should be able to smoke that with the 1300 pound weight advantage.

I am really looking forward to seeing what you have come up with Jake.

trying not to hi jack the emissions thread but keep it on 914 world (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

BTW you said you need 10 or 12 additional people. I would be # 2 ... I would gladly buy a super efficient 914 engine as opposed to buying a tdi jetta. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)

[Chris Pincetich]

No doubt twin plug is our best bet for best performance and burn - that's what Jake's dyno day high MPG engine uses.
But for those of us that $$$ is an object with limits, where does multiple spark discharge like MSD and others come into the equation?? If one designs a TIV to run in the low rev multiple spark range, like 2.5-3K rpm, is it effectively like having twin plugs?? Or is the twin plug location(s) the big gain?
Would a 1911 with Ljet be tuneable for higher MPG vs. Djet vs. carbs??? Some SoCal folks claim 40 mpg on carbs, but common wisdom is EFI (even the old kind) is more fuel efficient.
Let's discuss (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
BTW - my stock 1.7 with 13lb flywheel and header kicks @$$ and gets 30 mpg on the highway (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)