Turbo 914?????? Options

[ne14914]

I am thinking of adding a Turbo Unit to my 914. It currently is a 1973 F.I. 1.7. I am getting different opinions and need some input.

Are there any kits for a 914, and if so, where can I purchase one?

Should I keep my F.I. or convert to a Weber Carb?

Will I have to fabricate any parts - and if so - what?

Do you recommend any reliable mechanics in the Los Angeles area? I live in San Bernadino County but commuting is no big deal.

For those of you that have a Turbo Unit - what problems can I expect from it? Is it reliable?

Thanks for the feed back.

Craig

[Evill Ed]

>>Hey Ed,

Did you ever do any dyno time or a guessamate on the Hp?<<

No dyno yet, I hope to do that this year. Last year at Watkins Glen, I was slipping the clutch in 4th gear on the back straight. That was flat out at 14-psi. The clutch is a new Sachs unit, stock. I have been told that the stock clutch is good to about 180hp. So an optimistic guess would be >180hp. When I dyno it, I'll know for sure.

>>Any problems with the stock heat exchangers? Some guys say its to long of pipes, what do you say.<<

I talked with Corkey Bell about this, Corkey said that the benefits of shorter tubes would be noticed in 1/10 second in drag racing type applications. As far as my set up goes, I have great throttle response and minimal lag. I have no immediate plans to redesign my exhaust. My heat is fully functional as well.


>>Why did you put the turbo in the engine compartment? Because of the oil return? Are you worried about the heat in this area?

Thanks, Mark. <<

I run CIS, I wanted to keep the turbo close tot he airflow sensor to ensure strong air pulse signals to the airflow sensor. With CIS, if the intake track is too long or sized incorrectly, the throttle response will be all screwed up. As for heat, since the turbo is not connected to the manifolds, it actually runs alot cooler. All the heat in in the thermally wrapped feed and exhaust pipes. The increase of temperature in the engine bay is minimal. Mounting the turbo high allows for easy gravity return of oil to the #3/#4 head.

Ed