You can't turbocharge a 914, but if you could? |
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You can't turbocharge a 914, but if you could? |
ConeDodger |
Jan 29 2015, 07:13 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,868 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
I had lunch and hung out with McMark and the Original Customs crew today and an interesting subject came up...
We've all heard the old joke about how you can't turbocharge a 914. In reality, it's been done many times. Mostly badly, but it's do-able. McMark's own car is a 1.7 turbo he built as a proof-of-concept and his build has worked so well, he practically daily drives it! I know most of you have no reference for what I'm about to say but I'll try to explain; driving a 2270 stroker TypeIV is a great big bowl full of fun. The flat torque-curve means you don't have to shift all the time, just put your foot down and go. No lug, just grunt! Driving McMark's 1.7 Turbo is like driving a 2270. That, and when I have driven it, it was only at about 6# of boost or less. Turn that up, and you've got a serious screamer on your hands... His execution is about the best I've ever seen (as per usual Original Customs fare). Yet, having very nicely proven the concept, McMark has only built one other turbo engine. What gives? You guys don't like the idea of a turbocharged 914? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Let's discuss this... |
jmill |
Feb 19 2016, 02:51 PM
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Green Hornet Group: Members Posts: 2,449 Joined: 9-May 08 From: Racine, Wisconsin Member No.: 9,038 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I wasn't into this idea until I started looking into rebuilding my 2.2 six. Prices are absolutely insane! Everyday the turbo option looks more attractive. I even have a 1.7 to base a build off of.
My main roadblock is that I have no knowledge of FI, turbos, programing, crank fire and all of the other mumbo jumbo that would make this thing tick. There's quite a learning curve involved. I'm also concerned about the heads. How much do I need to do to them to keep them alive and what's that going to cost me? |
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