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| seafarer |
 Jul 27 2016, 01:31 PM
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Time to get back on my 914 project. I have a '73 model with the 1.7 liter engine. Thinking of an engine transplant with somewhere between 120 to 200 HP. Probably add the BMW front brake upgrade. Will the stock suspension hands this?
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| Randal |
Jul 27 2016, 02:48 PM
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QUOTE(seafarer @ Jul 27 2016, 12:31 PM)  Time to get back on my 914 project. I have a '73 model with the 1.7 liter engine. Thinking of an engine transplant with somewhere between 120 to 200 HP. Probably add the BMW front brake upgrade. Will the stock suspension hands this? You know you could probably run 120hp, out on a Sunday drive, with just really good shocks and tires. But for doing anything competitive, the answer to your question is NO. |
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| seafarer |
Jul 27 2016, 03:05 PM
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QUOTE(Randal @ Jul 27 2016, 04:48 PM) You know you could probably run 120hp, out on a Sunday drive, with just really good shocks and tires. But for doing anything competitive, the answer to your question is NO. This is strictly a street car. I have a Birkin S3 (lotus 7 clone) for those times that I need real performance.I'm trying to get my grandsons interested in sports cars and they are just old enough to start "wrenching" on one. |
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| Randal |
Jul 28 2016, 01:59 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
QUOTE(seafarer @ Jul 27 2016, 02:05 PM) QUOTE(Randal @ Jul 27 2016, 04:48 PM) You know you could probably run 120hp, out on a Sunday drive, with just really good shocks and tires. But for doing anything competitive, the answer to your question is NO. This is strictly a street car. I have a Birkin S3 (lotus 7 clone) for those times that I need real performance.I'm trying to get my grandsons interested in sports cars and they are just old enough to start "wrenching" on one. The issue you'll find is that as soon as you begin to add power everything else will be at risk or overstressed. Also the advice given on this posting is absolutely true. Do everything else first, then add power. |
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