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Posted by: rey Aug 4 2004, 08:26 PM

Hi all , new to the bbs. what a grate site.
Iv been following this site and the pelican bbs for quite a long time and amazed at all the information exchange its fantastic.
well here goes I've been following the Andrew v8 conversion and so.... I decided to convert my 914. This 914 has been in my hands for the last 9 yrs
I it has been a reliable 914 yea I know reliable you say? yes I haven't had to do anything on this baby other than change oil and tune up.
So why convert?, well Id like to get more HP . I know it can be done by doing a six but its just to much $$. so I have decided to rebuild a 283 v8
I've had this motor sitting on the floor to long. Ill post a picture after I figure out how to do it. Anyway Thanks to all the guy that I have P.M. for information I know Ill have a lot of questions as I state to put this thing together.

Posted by: Brad Roberts Aug 4 2004, 08:31 PM

Welcome Rey

You've come to the right place.

B

Posted by: Jeroen Aug 4 2004, 08:34 PM

Good to see another lurker come to life!

Make sure you keep us posted of your progress

cheers,

Jeroen

Posted by: rey Aug 4 2004, 08:36 PM

Thanks Brad, I spoke to you a long time ago I believe you were at HPH little did I know you were the guru

Posted by: Brad Roberts Aug 4 2004, 08:39 PM

I have been here since Jan.. so anything is possible. I'll take whatever status I can get (besides homeless)

Let me know if I can help with the conversion parts/pieces.

B

Posted by: seanery Aug 4 2004, 09:11 PM

hey rey,
go here for info on how to post pics:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=SF&f=16

Posted by: rey Aug 5 2004, 09:38 AM

Hi Brad,skyline, any other v8 folks. what the intake manifold and cab setup for a 283 with a mild cam?
It has been bored over 30 so I think its more like a 301. I figure that the torque will not be that bad with such a small cubic inch engine so ...I don't want this thing to burp or stutter at low rpms. Any advice is appreciated. Brad I can use some conversion parts. like fly wheel motor mount the list goes on....