[Jase007]

This car look familiar...? Does the side paint hint at anything ...?



How about from the back ...



Was perusing RRII photos on PP and saw that Wayne had shot these.

I thought I'd add it here as it was a track monster sporting a 3.5 twin-plug when in the SSPI Racing stables. Also, thought BettyC, Don W., Jim M. and other teeners would appreciate a couple of shots and story about a non 911 or 356 based car.

It is an original 914-6 that has been "HEAVILY" breathed on. Flares are custom and we ran 10F and 12 or 14R slicks on BBS 3-piece. Not sure what Black Forest Racing has in there now for power or what size wheel / tires they run. Complete cage and reinforced chasis and all floor pans are still in it (no tube frame F or R).

I ran it once at Sebring, Moroso and the Glen before it was truly sorted out. Was painted primer black then and was street legal to boot! Originally, an older citizen (careful...) had it built as a weekend car by the 901 shop and others. He unfortunately passed away ... not in the car. It went through a couple of paint jobs before getting the subtle SSPI Racing treatment.

Driving impressions with the 3.5L and Webbers: Monster torque ...not quite the beast the IROC is but much angrier than the 2.0L, Not what I would call a "finesse" car but wouldn't bite with a pendulum move either. Neutral enough to get you into REAL trouble when all 4 let go ... lots of fun on slicks or streets. Had some bump steer with the big rubber and squirrelly(sp) brakes b/c corner weighting wasn't completely sorted out. Looked better with the headers, megaphones and cookie cutters in the phones than with the puny piped mufflers on it now.

Fond memories .... perhaps it'll make it's way back to CT or NOVA ... hmmm....

Jason

[Doug E]

Jason - you remember what group she ran in at RRII? I don't recall seeing it down there at all. Just goes to show how big the place was because I'm sure there were a few other cars that managed to hide from us as well.

As always, interesting story ... thanks for sharing.

[Jim Richards]

Very nice Jase, but the livery is way too conservative for NoVA. :P

On the other hand, the engine...

[Parenn911]

That is an awesome 914-6, nice paint scheme as well. It must have been amazing driving a Porsche like that around Sebring and the Glen !

[rs911t]

On the other hand, the engine...

Yeah. Jim, why don't you skip the 2.7 and go for 3.5 ??

[Jase007]

Doug:

It was over in the "ghetto" paddock with Daytony (his words ... not mine)

Jim R.:

Still have the Ps &Cs .. know of anybody with a worn out 3.2 for cheap? Let's see ... 2250 / 280 = 8:1 P 2 weight ... sounds nice. That'll do for 1:23s at SP my guess ...

Greg:

Yeah. Jim, why don't you skip the 2.7 and go for 3.5

I agree ... you are another good influnce on the man . How about selling your carb'd 2.8 (sans induction) and rebuilding a used 3.2 with these Ps &Cs? Even if you build it conservatively (80 hp per litre) you are talking ~280 hp That'd make Grady proud of the green r/ST.

For reference:

2000 / 120 = 16.6:1 which will do 1:36s at SP
2000 / 200 = 10:1 which will do 1:27s at SP
2200 / 350 = 6.3:1 which will do 1:18 at SP

Jason

[Trak Ratt]

Jason, are those P & Cs the 100mm ones that use 22mm or 23mm wrist pin? Do you remember any other details of the engine? Are you looking to sell these?

[Justin Fischer]

Thanks for the pics Jase, I'll save those in my collection. I can't even imagine a 3.5L twin plug engine in a 914, I manage to get in trouble with a 2.0E

[Jase007]

David:

I'll have your answers this weekend. They haven't been in a motor for at least 8 years. Have been sitting on a shelf waiting for a project ... or to be sold.

Justin F.

Sorry I didn't include you specifically above ... and a fellow nutmegger to boot!! ... the shame

Jason

[Jim Richards]

Originally Posted by rs911t

Yeah. Jim, why don't you skip the 2.7 and go for 3.5 ??

Hey, what a great idea!