Totally Awesome!!!

sacook · 12-20-2002, 11:05 AM

Totally Awesome!!!

Alright, I couldn’t wait!! Cleared out the trunk of all stuff, threw the drivers seat in and headed for the hills.

I really didn’t know what to expect when I finally got to drive my 2270, but this thing literally BLEW MY SOCKS OFF!!

I thought my Mustang 5.0 had some kick a$$ torque, but it was nothing like this… This is some kind of power, almost scary power. I never took it over 4K and it just pined me to the hold on to the back of my seat.

Jake you are one fine engine builder, really, this thing is awesome!!! 3 grand in 5th and it’s motoring along at 75!! I can’t even imagine how fast it will go.

And when those Webers open up…..Holy crap…it sounds like the SR-71 taking off….are you sure you didn’t sneak an afterburner in there somewhere.

I can see now I’m going to have to sharpen up my driving skills, this thing is totally going to be a challenge to learn to drive!!! I can’t wait.

Brant · 12-20-2002, 11:17 AM

cool, sounds like fun
congrats...

speed in gear is more a matter of gearing and wheel/tire gearing than it is power

have fun

Bruce Allert · 12-20-2002, 11:59 AM

I just started saving $$ towards one of Jakes type of engines. What HP did you get?
bruce

sacook · 12-20-2002, 12:13 PM

159.4 HP / 161.7 Max torque with Tangerine Header.

148.2 HP / 157.5 Max torque with standard heat exchangers.

According to the dnyo graph from Jake.

Mostly it's like opening up a whole six-pack of Woppp As$$$$ lol

derek_sf · 01:23 PM

sounds like a fairly cheap and easy way to have a lot of fun without dropping huge $$$ for a quality 6 conversion. also would be good for those nice '73-'74 2.0's that shouldn't be cut up or welded on. if I can ever get a job/car this is something I would seriously consider.

oh yeah...what version 2270 did you get B, C, D?

Jake Raby · 12-20-2002, 01:48 PM

Glad you are having fun with it...

Steve's engine was a 2270"C" with my mods to better outfit for a 914, most of which are cam and valve margin related....

I keep telling people that the 2270 is a kick ass engine, they just don't understand until they drive one.

derek_sf · 12-20-2002, 01:49 PM

what sort of life can you expect from a 2270 like this?

Jake Raby · 12-20-2002, 01:52 PM

With a standard head service at 40K, and normal maintenance otherwise you can see 60-80K easily, even being driven hard. I have atleast 5 of them with over 100K on them with just a head service at 50K or so....
Every engine is different, oil and fuels used make a difference, but the biggest factor is keeping mechanics away from it that don't know the TIV in a personal sort of way.......one bad dude with a 13mm wrench can absolutely ruin you day.

sacook · 12-20-2002, 01:54 PM

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Originally posted by derek_sf
what sort of life can you expect from a 2270 like this?

I hope to live till the end of the month at least....lol

bowlsby · 12-20-2002, 02:37 PM

"With a standard head service at 40K..."

So whats this about? Never heard of it before...

Drop the engine, pull the heads and clean the carbon or ...?

Jake Raby · 12-20-2002, 02:49 PM

Even VW stated that the heads should be pulled at 40K, new valves installed, seats cut and the surfaces checked....

I offer this service at 1/2 rate for my customers that purchase my engines and drive them for 40K, usually runs about 600 bucks in parts and labor . It is all preventive maintenance, its all about fixing something before it breaks, just like in the aviation community.

mike mueller · 12-20-2002, 02:58 PM

When I got my 1st 914, I had service records going back 20+ years...the original owner had the rings and valves done every 20-30k miles.........

For times like this, that is when it's nice to have another engine to drop in while the overhaul is being performed.

azkiwi · azkiwi's Garage

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Originally posted by mike mueller

For times like this, that is when it's nice to have another engine to drop in while the overhaul is being performed.

Wouldn't that be a good time to purchase one of Jakes bigger motors to run while he does the work on the heads. It wouldn't be used much and could last years if used only when he has your other engine....wait a minute....once its in I doubt you would want to even try and pull it out.

rich · rich's Garage

Hey Jake, You should offer a loaner motor on an exchange. You know, once a guy has experienced all that power how can you be without the teener? Hey it was worth a shot..

Jake Raby · 12-20-2002, 05:33 PM

Believe it or not I have done this before!!!!!!!just to local guys.