$6000 enough 2 build 1916 engine

cnfabo · 2008-04-15T09:12:24+00:00

hey tech heads,,, got a few 2 many questions 4 u guys so here they r... is $6000 enough 2 buy all the parts and get whatever machined and what not 2 build a 1916cc race engine. ive got a guy i know to build it 4 me 4 cash and beers and he knows what hes doin, but i just want other oppinions. i would prefer a engine 2 race around a track rather then down a quarter.. and would i get100hp plus?? i want someting that i can drive daily,,and would last a good time.. ive watched ct race and some pobjoy cars race, could i build someting similar???

Brian Officially Full-On Dubber

263 posts · joined Jun 2007 · 29 Oct 2008, 6:23 am

#677170

touchy subject

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Gracey Wolfsburg Wizard

511 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 29 Oct 2008, 9:15 am

#677190

Sorry if that came over the wrong way, I'm not trying to start anything.
I just wanted to give an opinion from someone who has used both setups on the same motor with no other changes.

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 29 Oct 2008, 12:14 pm

#677215

my bro and me were arguing about 1916s last night. what's a reasonable engine life figure for em do you think, 150,000km? and what's it cost to build a basic 1916 these days?

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Brian Officially Full-On Dubber

263 posts · joined Jun 2007 · 29 Oct 2008, 1:45 pm

#677226

This subject has been touched on in the past Pete

micheloaks Casual Dubber

36 posts · joined Dec 2008 · 12 Dec 2008, 10:45 pm

#684296

great thread and need more of it in particular for me as i have just crossed to Air cooled motoring there are a number of O/S makers of considered though high priced twin plug systems for WW and 4 cyl porsche - Maxton Prill, RABY etc etc. Yes the effects of twin PLugs well known and 6 cyl AC porsche have been running them for years.. Good flame front much faster burn means freakier cam and high compression with good driving characteristics. look n Pelican Parts forum as there is good talk about twin plug set ups.

Also have a look at a motor made by a Dean Polopolus of advance performance in the states - 4 cyl overhead cam porsche derived motor (first motors were made by sectioning a 6 cyl 911 and taking out the middle barrels and welding back up - capacities between 1,5 litre (up around 200HP) - 2,7 litres....but pricey kit alone in todays dollars are close to $13000US full built motors $20000 and keep going....

ian.mezz I never said, I could write or spell

3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 · 13 Dec 2008, 1:03 pm

#684346

2443TT wrote:
VWCOOL wrote:it's not just redundancy; two plugs help the combustion 'pulse' across the crown of the piston where a plug isn't centred particularly well. Good for torque.

I've not been witness to any dyno tests, but if I disable the second coil on my Nissan, it slows down...
A nissan with twin plug combustion chambers? Whats that?

the good old nissan pintara twin plug what a flop .🤪 you dont see them around any more.
ps ask Craig Torrens he may have a spare 1916 in the shed he may not be using😂

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