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10-21-2003, 03:00 PM

rotary914

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Hi all!

I have a 1971 Porsche 914 that I am planing on putting a rotary engine in. I have not had much luck finding engine specs. I need one that can do about 165-175hp. any suggestions? and estimated costs?

Cheers!

10-22-2003, 09:45 AM

vosko

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you want N/A?

86-88 N/A HAD 146HP

89-91 N/A 160HP

86-88 T2 180HP

89-91 T2 200HP

93-95 TURBO 255HP

easiest is to go n/a .........cheaper too!

10-23-2003, 01:01 AM

rotary914

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Originally Posted by vosko' date='Oct 22 2003, 06:45 AM

easiest is to go n/a .........cheaper too!

How much should I expect to pay for one that is n/a? Also, when was the last year they made them n/a?

10-24-2003, 08:06 PM

Racer X

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Last series of NA was Series 5 160hp made from 89-91

10-24-2003, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Racer X' date='Oct 25 2003, 01:06 AM

Last series of NA was Series 5 160hp made from 89-91

you're forgetting the renesis.

10-27-2003, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by pengaru' date='Oct 24 2003, 05:58 PM

you're forgetting the renesis.

He needs mad bling for the newest motor in the world of rotary.

11-07-2003, 01:26 PM

wdwflash

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Have you looked into the engine adapter for the project. Kennedy engineered has some info on putting a rotary in a 914. Kennedy also machines the flywheels and makes heavy duty clutchs.I believe Kennedy also shows how to put a Chev V-8 in a 914. I've put a turbo rotary in my VW bases kit car and sure like the hp the turbo rotary makes. I also recommend the Haltech E6K(web site) computer. Its nice to have it run everything and be able to tune the car with a laptop(it also data logs engine operations.)

11-30-2003, 10:45 PM

rotary914

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OK y'all I have an update on my project. I am having an engine custom built using '85 front cover, early low compression rotors w/3mm apex seals, late model housings, high flow oil pump, and stage II street porting. I'm going with the low compression rotors so I can add a T3 Turbonetics turbo later when I have the finances to build the plumbing for it. As for the adapter plate, I have decided on Kennedy over the other options. I had already upgraded the pressure plate, so mods won't be needed there until i throw the turbo in the mix.

Cheers all!

Chris