I was wondering...you know the "tweeks" thing in me... is it possible to have the best of both worlds??
Specifically, how can one spec an engine AND trans to achieve low end torque AND power?? i.e. suck you into the seat feeling when floored!
I have heard of using a 915 w/7:31 to help the low end OR to use a shorter stack of gears?? suggestions...ideas...(base your suggestions using a 915 trans or something to trade it for or...)
As far as the engine goes, (presume normally asperated and a 3L long block), as cool as it is to has a high reving 2.8 like Henry swears by as THE BEST ENGINE Porsche made, what about the expresion "there is no replacement for displacement"?? suggestions...ideas...(base your suggestions on using this long block, hopefully no machining, interchange parts of which may need to be slightly modified/cleaned up them selves but I am on a restricted budget and cant swing a 3.6 transplant or Bens' lo boost turbo...I don't think??
***To help define what I am fishing for, I am restoring a stk 81' 3L SC going into a 82' Targa and am trying to achieve a 0-110 MAX MPH screamer or "sleeper" as I call em'. I would like to achieve as close to 300 hp at the wheels, I know this will be tough, but would settle for this at the flywheel which would give me 275 at the wheels figuring 15% loss throuth the 915. If necessary, I am willing to have 2 915's set up for the different drive needs i.e. above is the daily driver and the other would be track/DE set up where sustained higher revs would be happening since on the track. Maybe I need 2 engines and 2 trans that would give me 4 options...please dont go there as $$ budget wont allow... wishful dreaming
I am open to any and all suggestions for engine(primarly) set up and trans ideas and maybe my goal would greatly shorten engine life - which I don't want! The best pump fuel around MA is 93. More abundantly 91 is almost everywhere. This is probably my limiting factor and I would rather not be required to mixing "up" octane to avoid pre-me detonation.
Maybe a 2.8 like what Henry loves and just run the snot out of it at 4-7k all the time?? How long would that engine last operating it like that??
Any ideas on major weight saving areas and keep some creature comforts??(lighter the car the better the engine can perform)
Thats where I am at now. Thanks for any and all of your ideas.
Bob