I'm not knocking the Porsche, but part for the 914 aren't cheap...plus, I
like the idea of being able to put a Muncie "Rock-Crusher" 4-speed or a
race-prepped TH350/400 in the vehicle....
I think a Triumph - Spitfire or TR6; or MG - A or B; or Austin Healey -
100/4, 100/6, or 3000 would do nicely...as long as it is an old one; 1972 or
older, so I don't have to worry about emissions testing, or having to have
the factory aircleaner/emissions equipment/etc.... Damn Dallas County!
Later,
Tom "Slick"
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Bernd D. Ratsch
Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2001 10:35 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: RE: DML: RE: powerdyne vs Kenne Belle?
Hey now, DeAnza College AutoShop has had a 914 with a SB Chevy in it for
years (since '86). It runs VERY well!
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Tom Slick North
Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2001 9:21 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: RE: DML: RE: powerdyne vs Kenne Belle?
I originally thought about doing the small-block Chevy in a Porsche, but
just the thought of Cobra/Viper Acceleration, plus decent handling for a
mere fraction of the cost bring a big ol' evil grin to my face...
If I do decide instead to go with the Supercharger instead of building my
"little" monster, I'll be going with the Kenne-Bell...
Later,
Tom "Slick"
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of
KenneallyIII@Gateway.net
Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2001 8:52 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: RE: powerdyne vs Kenne Belle?
I like the wat you think! Nothin' wrong with the big engine/little car combo
as far as I'm concerned (I've been thinking small block/ Porsche 914 myself
{check out a place called Renegade Hybrids}). I've got a '93 4x4 with a
modified 318 that's been built for a blower. First unit was a centrifugal
(Paxton- complete disaster- don't buy one) and I wish I had saved a little
longer and got the KB. The boost comes on earlier in the KB screw type- you
get most of the boost at 2000 RPM. With the centrifugal (when the bearings
weren't dying) only started to provide (about 2 Lbs) boost at 22-2400 RPM.
Early boost + heavier vehicles (trucks) = much more fun.
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