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Posted by: rwilner Nov 24 2011, 07:54 PM
If you could build yourself any 914...no $ limitations, no time limitations, all parts available, and most importantly infinite patience...what would you build?
The poll only has room for 3 questions so feel free to share other thoughts (like why) in the thread.
Posted by: kg6dxn Nov 24 2011, 08:14 PM
If money were no oblect...
H1-V8 and a sequencial 6 speed tranny. About $70k in engine and tranny... 
http://www.h1v8.com
Or maybe just this... 
Posted by: iamchappy Nov 24 2011, 08:25 PM
This is what i came up with and there is always ways and things to add to improve it.
That's the beauty of these cars, there seems to be endless cool ways to do things to them, or keep them cool stock.
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Posted by: underthetire Nov 24 2011, 08:42 PM
I'd want to build a correct gt.
Posted by: patssle Nov 24 2011, 08:59 PM
An electric 914 with state of the art batteries that would allow for 3-digit milage travel with a powerful electric motor. That would be fun to build - and insanely expensive.
Posted by: mepstein Nov 24 2011, 09:03 PM
If you could build yourself any 914...no $ limitations, no time limitations, all parts available, and most importantly infinite patience...what would you build?
The poll only has room for 3 questions so feel free to share other thoughts (like why) in the thread.
Doing it now. Scotty B is building it for me.
Posted by: flipb Nov 24 2011, 09:07 PM
An electric 914 with state of the art batteries that would allow for 3-digit milage travel with a powerful electric motor. That would be fun to build - and insanely expensive.
Can I change my vote now? Seems to me you could mount a good amount of power storage where the engine belongs, then wheel hub motors (say, 75hp each) in the rear wheels.
Posted by: rick 918-S Nov 24 2011, 09:57 PM
How do you think I voted? 
Posted by: racerbvd Nov 24 2011, 10:00 PM
I'm building mine too.. See my Blog for more pix..
Posted by: FourBlades Nov 24 2011, 10:07 PM
Porsche factory 914-6 race car.
The one that came sixth at LeMans would do nicely.
John
Posted by: sixnotfour Nov 24 2011, 10:15 PM
The one that came sixth at LeMans would do nicely.
John
Great choice,
I am partial to the The Strahle GT,
Posted by: sixnotfour Nov 24 2011, 10:16 PM
dup.
Posted by: patssle Nov 24 2011, 10:21 PM
An electric 914 with state of the art batteries that would allow for 3-digit milage travel with a powerful electric motor. That would be fun to build - and insanely expensive.
Can I change my vote now? Seems to me you could mount a good amount of power storage where the engine belongs, then wheel hub motors (say, 75hp each) in the rear wheels.
Oh yeah, it's quite easy to convert into electric - they make adapters to fit the electric motors to the 901 tranny. And it's actually fairly cheap in cost.
The problem is batteries. The more you pay, the better you get in milage. And you have to pay a lot.
Posted by: Scott Schroeder Nov 24 2011, 11:03 PM
I would not build anything. I would buy either the Sonauto Lemans GT or the #19 Ralph Meaney GT- if not both of them.
Maybe a nut and bolt recreation of the good doctors 914-8 - but it would have to be an absolute perfect replica.
Posted by: Dave_Darling Nov 24 2011, 11:10 PM
Running. 
--DD
Posted by: BMXerror Nov 25 2011, 12:19 AM
Right now my head is in autocross bigtime, so it would be a flared F Prepared car with a built 2.8 twin plug in it. However, if money was no object I would probably be road racing, in which case I'd go GT2. That actually wouldn't be much of a different car except the motor and setup stuff. I haven't researched GT2 enough to know which engine I'd go with, but probably bigger than 2.8
Mark D.
Posted by: Andyrew Nov 25 2011, 12:39 AM
If money were no oblect...
H1-V8 and a sequencial 6 speed tranny. About $70k in engine and tranny...
http://www.h1v8.com
Or maybe just this...
This, with a big turbo.
Posted by: RobW Nov 25 2011, 06:22 AM
I'd want to build a correct gt.
Posted by: BIGKAT_83 Nov 25 2011, 06:54 AM
Not listed above.......,
Bob
Posted by: jmmotorsports Nov 25 2011, 07:14 AM
This works for me.
Jerry
Posted by: Vacca Rabite Nov 25 2011, 07:25 AM
If money were no object...
Scott would paint a tub for me, adding flares, fixing rust, a little chassis strength, etc.
The tub would get a 3.6L 6, 930 transmission.
It would have AC, heat, sound proofing.
Joe would help me put in a sound system.
Full leather interior. Tan. Cocomats on the floor.
Zach
Posted by: zymurgist Nov 25 2011, 08:02 AM
Big four. If cost isn't a thing, Jake builds it for me. Narrow body, although I would allow for some subtle custom flaring (not doing a GT here). 5 lug Fuchs, 911 suspension. Keeping it simple and light and maintainable.
Oh yeah, no center console. I like the wide open cockpit... if I want to see a center console I will drive the Vette.
Posted by: TC Johnson Nov 25 2011, 08:18 AM
My ideal would have Tangerine flares, Penske coil overs and all the other chassis goodies to be able to handle the Le Mans spec Cosworth DFV and Hewland gearbox.
Carbon hood, trunk, roof and as light as it could be made and still streetable. A scottyb paint job would make it pretty.
The other TC
Posted by: shuie Nov 25 2011, 08:22 AM
Since I have limitless funds and fabrication skills in this dream...
A narrow bodied stock looking flat 8 sleeper, like the Dr.s. no idea if it could be done, but maybe take the Polopolus 911-4 concept the other way and cut & weld two motors together to make the -8.
Or, somehow adapt a full Corvette C5 suspension to a super wide body IMSA looking car with an LS motor.
Posted by: URY914 Nov 25 2011, 09:11 AM
Cost not object 914:
I'd take a 917 and put a 914 body on it. 
Posted by: brp986s Nov 25 2011, 10:48 AM
2.7 L air-cooled 6, converted to 4 valve with variable timing, flat fan and MFI or itb/efi. Lotsa titanium. Tastefully lowered, 1-piece carbon flared fenders/qtrs. 901 sequential box. I know, I know
Posted by: A&PGirl Nov 25 2011, 11:20 AM
A narrow body 5 lug with appropriate retro wheels and a cool paint color packaged with a Raby Engine, HAM heads, Raby Cooling, Dr. Evil Tranny, custom exhaust (cherry bomb), Eric Shea brakes/suspension, suspension upgrades-Tangerine & Elephant, new harness, Mikey top, custom carbon fiber/leather interior.
Posted by: a914622 Nov 25 2011, 11:42 AM
Subaru turbo diesel with the 6 speed subaru tranny geared to the turbo diesel. only 160 hp but stump pulling 300 flbs of tork. Out pull a ls1 and get 45mpg!!! SWEET
jcl
Posted by: rdauenhauer Nov 25 2011, 12:37 PM
Posted by: racerbvd Nov 25 2011, 01:33 PM
Cost not object 914:
I'd take a 917 and put a 914 body on it.
what he said, but as long as we are dreaming, be able to give my 74 GT clone & 76 back to those I got them from, finished and that they could enjoy them..
Posted by: 9146986 Nov 25 2011, 01:35 PM
A BoxsterS with a hop'd up 996 engine. Heat, AC, airbags, and mid engine handling.
Posted by: gandalf_025 Nov 25 2011, 02:24 PM
I'd start with a Numbers Matching Factory 6.. Extremely well documented. A 1 or 2 owner car max. 60,000 miles or less..
Have it done over to stock specs like a couple of cars I have seen here.
Narrow body, 14" Fuchs.. Just as new..
Remove the Original engine and shelf it.
Have a 2.5 S/S engine built.
Aluminum Case.. All the goodies.. Twin Plug S heads and Cams..
MFI or Newer Injection with Individual Slide Throttle bodies. Stainless Headers Minimal mufflers.. Lots of revs and lots of noise..
Use as necessary... When done.. Put the original engine back in and sell for top dollar.. Sell the 2.5 on PP after car is sold..
Posted by: vsg914 Nov 25 2011, 03:49 PM
If money were no object, I would have the factory build me a brand new galvanized, 914-6 3.6L
Posted by: Tom_T Nov 25 2011, 04:19 PM
A third "factory" 914-8 - & since both others were "custom factory jobs" - I'd like mine with the following please:
> the period-correct aircooled flat 908 H-8, SS exhaust system, & sideshift 915 (IIRC) transaxle,
> hot dipped galv. & undercoated narrow body in Metallic Blue with urethane/styrene foam body panel injection delete, with Mahle Gasburner 5-lugs, single 7" diam. H4 80/100w headlights & Foglamps with full App. Group chrome bumpers/grills with Mark's better rubber top pads & sail vinyl/chrome trim, hood, grill & rear 914-8 badges, etc. - but I'd retain the removable targa top & brace the unibody in some other way,
> 73-74 interior with updated dash/vents & adjustable passenger seat & center cushion/hinged box in Tan leather & wool loop pile carpet, full 911/908 instrumentation at the instrument pod & center console, vintage USA dial German AM/FM radio with the mod-set-up for hidden aux input, with "modern" AC in a period look underdash supply!
> I'm sure that there's more, but this is not a real order yet.... 
...or are you taking orders for us & covering the unlimited cost!? 
To look like this one:
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... but like this other factory 914-8 narrow body in the silver one:
AKA - a vintage type street screamer!
....oh & a great old school mechanic & body man, plus a full stash of all mechanical & body/interior parts to keep it fresh for many decades!
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Posted by: MDG Nov 25 2011, 05:44 PM
I would simultaneously and completely disassemble two 914's.
One I would restore/refresh to original spec using as many NOS parts I could find and wherever possible reuse the original parts, keeping it in it's original Phoenix Red.
By now it would look something like this:
The other 914 would be done to fulfill my wish list. Irish Green, flares, 3.2 Motronic engine, full Cognac leather interior, RSR finished Fuchs . . .
By now it would look something like this:
And while pondering the folly of man for undertaking such a foolhardy task, I would console myself in one of these:
And lastly, I would want a very understanding wife.
Posted by: FourBlades Nov 25 2011, 08:04 PM
I love this thread...
John
Posted by: scotty b Nov 25 2011, 08:06 PM
930 engine, 930 trans, flared body, 7 & 9 Fuchs, 993 suspension Thanks, and please try the fish
Posted by: majkos Nov 25 2011, 08:16 PM
I love this thread...
John
YupI gotta say, I love Irish Green and five lug Fuch!
Can I have a half of dozen 914 6 GT's?
Oh ya, the very latest, hottest monster you have (Porsche)
slap in there!
Yeah, It's all good
Posted by: rnellums Nov 25 2011, 09:52 PM
Not listed above.......,
Bob
I'm for this one as well!
Posted by: Type 47 Nov 25 2011, 10:36 PM
I would have to have two: fairly stock 2.0 but with some mods...carbs, tires, etc. the other a LS1 conversion with 911 suspension
Posted by: r_towle Nov 26 2011, 08:27 AM
An Audi rs8
Posted by: BajaXJ92 Nov 26 2011, 08:35 AM
993TT engine, 930 trans, flared body, 7 & 9 Fuchs, 993 suspension Thanks, and please try the tuna-steak
Posted by: 3d914 Nov 26 2011, 11:40 AM
Mine would look like this . . . a modernized 914
with a 2.4-2.7L twin turbo flat six.
Posted by: vwsamba Nov 26 2011, 01:16 PM
A bone stock untouched original paint 5 lug fuchs low mile 73 1.7 
Posted by: Eric_Shea Nov 26 2011, 05:06 PM
http://www.914world.com/roadglue/forum/showthread.php?t=743
Posted by: Madswede Nov 26 2011, 05:36 PM
I'm not trying to take away from the inherent coolness and fun of this thread, but it got me to thinking a bit. And that's always a risky thing.
I suppose there is always going to be a difference in what I consider a dream car and what many others would call a dream car. With the caveat that "money and time are not issues" one can dream up whatever their imagination would allow including, sometimes, things that cannot or will not ever exist. I find that somewhat dissatisfying personally. Creative, but not something I dwell on for very long.
Obviously in reality money and time are always issues. Dream cars, therefore, are in my opinion more like the answer to this question: "what would you really *like* to do but money and/or time is holding you back?" I like that better because it implies that given the will, one can usually achieve those dreams. Money and time are challenges to be overcome, not to be acknowledged as preventing dreams from coming true. I know, I know, easy for me to say, right? Well, it sounds cheesy and there's all sorts of circumstantial stuff going on that changes all the time ... but then the dream car can and should change with those circumstances methinks.
In that vein, my own dream 914 is being realized in Florida at Series9 by Joe O'Brien as we speak (chassis is almost done being painted - main thread is over at clubnarp.com by the way). It's turned into something that was not originally planned (going pretty far with upgrades to the 3.2). It became something that my circumstances allowed, surprisingly, and so ... well, I guess this isn't a dream car any more 'cos as they said in the Big Lebowski, "if you will it dude, it is no dream."
Now, I dream about having a car that uses no gas, flies, ignores inertia, and ... wait a minute, that's the starship Enterprise... oh heck with it, I voted big six, flares/five lug, and street/track 'cos that's what I'm doing.
Posted by: John Nov 26 2011, 08:00 PM
I would want the engine, brakes, running gear and computers from a GT3RSR morphed into a wide body 914.
Posted by: Rav914 Nov 27 2011, 12:23 PM
A real '70 /6, white, with a 911/83 motor and a M&K muffler. Perfect Fuchs, body, paint, and interior. That would be my dream 914.
Posted by: rwilner Nov 28 2011, 07:15 AM
I chose a big 4 with narrow body 5 lug. A lightweight, (relatively) easy to maintain 4 with 150+ hp is the "914S" the factory should have built and probably would have sold much better...likely at the expense of 911 sales!
Posted by: thelogo Nov 28 2011, 06:44 PM
If you could build yourself any 914...no $ limitations, no time limitations, all parts available, and most importantly infinite patience...what would you build?
The poll only has room for 3 questions so feel free to share other thoughts (like why) in the thread.
Simple , most power I could tweak out of a 1.7 , not sure what that would be ? 140 ?
and the rest would be ultra lightweight . that's where the high cost would come in / i'm sure
Posted by: JRust Nov 28 2011, 07:49 PM
Custom built TDI 1.9 turbo diesel pushing 230hp & 250 FPT. Boxster/Audi 6 speed tranny. Custom flares with Boxster radiators integrated in the rear flare on each side. 16x8 fuchs fronts & 16x9 rears. Custom a/c & heater using stock vents. Absolutely bumping stereo with 10" subs behind each seat set in the firewall. They would be sealed up in the engine bay. I love Phoenix red with black wheels/bumpers,valance & rockers. Although as this 914 will be so far from stock I may just go with some non Porsche color
Oh yeah I would still get at least 50MPG 
Posted by: racerbvd Nov 28 2011, 07:55 PM
I'd start with a Numbers Matching Factory 6.. Extremely well documented. A 1 or 2 owner car max. 60,000 miles or less..
Have it done over to stock specs like a couple of cars I have seen here.
Narrow body, 14" Fuchs.. Just as new..
Remove the Original engine and shelf it.
Have a 2.5 S/S engine built.
Aluminum Case.. All the goodies.. Twin Plug S heads and Cams..
MFI or Newer Injection with Individual Slide Throttle bodies. Stainless Headers Minimal mufflers.. Lots of revs and lots of noise..
Use as necessary... When done.. Put the original engine back in and sell for top dollar.. Sell the 2.5 on PP after car is sold..
My plan was to build "clone" of the "Six" we are getting ready to concours, I had everything to do it, but changed my mind on cutting one, sold or traded off most of the goodies "intended" for that after the cost of the restoration kept climbing..
I wanted to "Show" on Sat. & "Race" on Sun..
Posted by: racerbvd Nov 28 2011, 09:35 PM
This....
http://youngstown.craigslist.org/cto/2723755886.html
Posted by: JMKnight Nov 29 2011, 08:14 AM
If you could build yourself any 914...no $ limitations, no time limitations, all parts available, and most importantly infinite patience...what would you build?
The poll only has room for 3 questions so feel free to share other thoughts (like why) in the thread.
Build hell...I want a/the Lufthansa version.
Posted by: dflesburg Nov 29 2011, 12:49 PM
been there, done that, got the tee shirt.
Posted by: Eric_Shea Nov 29 2011, 05:38 PM
Jeff Zwarts new car...
Posted by: Series9 Nov 29 2011, 05:49 PM
The RS build was my first attempt at this concept. Now I have 993TT ideas rolling around......
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Posted by: hwgunner Nov 29 2011, 10:53 PM
Good to know I am "normal"!
jonathan
hwgunner
Posted by: tod914 Nov 30 2011, 06:36 AM
Have to jump on the band waggon with Eric. Factory GT!
Posted by: Racing916 Nov 30 2011, 06:57 AM
Being a track junky and a fan of the hippie paint scheme, I would want this one!
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Posted by: pt_700 Nov 30 2011, 11:43 AM
how 'bout a hot dipped galvinized one that don't rust!
Posted by: justinevert Nov 30 2011, 11:50 AM
How do you think I voted?
No to hijack but how is our fraulien alien doing? Last time I heard she was a tad bit moldy.
Posted by: Mark Henry Nov 30 2011, 03:35 PM
A street legal 917...at least it would still be a teener!
Posted by: 914.SBC Nov 30 2011, 03:43 PM
I would have thought owning a V8 would be a little more popular than what the voting shows. For me, I would never want a 95 HP car. I am an old school muscle car guy so I am a V8 person. I guess it does not matter. We have cars that we love and who cares about what other people say. 
Happy Holidays to all 
Posted by: mark21742 Dec 1 2011, 12:29 PM
I'd have to say GM ls based stroker with twin turbos through maybe a subbie 6 speed in the 914 I'm currently building, but since I do have a tight budget I'm running a turbocharged Honda d16 and tranny
Posted by: SirAndy Dec 1 2011, 12:34 PM
Probably look something like this:
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Posted by: SirAndy Dec 1 2011, 12:38 PM
Funny, i just realized this is the same car Eric posted on the previous page. Except in his pic it's all nice and clean.
Posted by: thelogo Dec 1 2011, 01:51 PM
If were talking money is no object then
I guess i'll go
FURMAHN engine
but I imagine a tune up could get quite expensive on that thing .
not alot of guys working on d-jet , but dohc air cooled 4's . that's a expensive guy
Posted by: ezbngreen914 Dec 4 2011, 07:44 PM
Probably look something like this:
man, I would love to do that in a 914! sometimes when I'm in an altered state of mind I think about how fun it would be to drive mine in the rain some day! Maybe I will someday on a special occasion. (obviously after my mind is no longer altered) Somewhere online there is a video of a 914 drifting in the snow! I can't find it but it was awesome.
Posted by: John Dec 5 2011, 07:42 PM
Probably look something like this:
man, I would love to do that in a 914! sometimes when I'm in an altered state of mind I think about how fun it would be to drive mine in the rain some day! Maybe I will someday on a special occasion. (obviously after my mind is no longer altered) Somewhere online there is a video of a 914 drifting in the snow! I can't find it but it was awesome.
23 years ago, I drove mine year round. Rain, sleet, snow, etc. They are good cars in the snow (at least when in stock form). The car had excellent heat and narrow enough tires that snow wasn't really a problem.
Posted by: sww914 Dec 6 2011, 10:55 AM
Being a track junky and a fan of the hippie paint scheme, I would want this one!
FYI, the only part of that car that is still a 914 piece is the windshield frame.
Super, super nice car. I love it and it inspired me to start a build that I later abandoned to go cruising. I'll build one when I return from the tropics, if I return from the tropics.
Posted by: PThompson509 Dec 7 2011, 12:25 PM
I'm living the dream now - I have an electric 914 with a real-world range of 55 miles (at San Diego Freeway/Autobahn speeds). New motor is going in soon with 250Nm of torque (184 ft-lb) - and this from 100RPM! I would have gone for a stronger motor (420Nm), but was afraid of breaking the tranny.
Newer batteries will extend the range, but that (as has been noted) will take some serious coin. My current battery pack set me back $9k - but this is getting cheaper all the time. Once I'm happy with the current arrangement, I was thinking about updating the transmission to a subby, but that takes time (since we are ignoring the money aspect).
So, toss in the flares, 5-lug wheels, updating trans, major battery upgrade and the huge 420Nm (310 ft-lb) motor, and now we are talking about some serious Corvette spanking. 
Cheers!
Peter
Posted by: gothspeed Dec 7 2011, 01:22 PM
I would love a
full carbon fiber chassis/body (GT flared)
coil over 4 corners,
GT2 engine (type 997),
G50 turbo trans with limited slip,
full leather interior,
prototipo steering wheel,
fikse wheels 7s and 9s
Posted by: MoveQik Aug 15 2012, 11:55 PM
Big 6, 5 lug, Narrow body and drive it.
All those paint chips in the hood just add personality.
Posted by: Randal Aug 16 2012, 12:26 PM
A big four isn't 2056.
Posted by: rohar Aug 16 2012, 12:56 PM
I'm not sure exactly what it'd become, but I'd probably start with one of these and work from there:
Posted by: A&PGirl Aug 16 2012, 01:17 PM
I'm changing my previous entry.
Big Raby 4, matching Dr. Evil transmission, new Eric Shea 914/6 calipers all round, almost all of Racer Chris's suspension/steering stockish upgrades/fixes, and custom all-electric air conditioning. Preferably, 5 lug with either Pedrini's or stock Steel w/the correct hub caps.
The body style either a narrow 916 or a narrow Rally type 914/914-6. Painted in pre-A/A lacquer paint. I'm thinking of Fish Silver Gray (505) or Radium Green (510).
Cost no Object :
Big Raby 4 $10,000-$30,000
Dr. Evil Tranny $2,000
Eric Shea 914/6 calipers $?
Racer Chris $2-5G
A/C $2G
Wheels $2-5G
Everything else $5-8G
I might just do most of this anyway. 
Posted by: avidfanjpl Aug 16 2012, 04:03 PM
Steve's M471 with TC's 2.9L Twin Plug and big slicks.
I saw both in the same day and will never forget either.
J
Posted by: Cohibra45 Aug 16 2012, 04:14 PM
I would choose a Raby 4 in a narrow body, 5 lug, 911 suspension, 915 limited slip, with these flares:
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii150/Cohibra45/Porsche914flare1.jpg
I really like these flares as I feel that they maintain the 'narrow' body lines and allow for the 16x7 and 16x8/9 rears!!!
Posted by: siverson Aug 16 2012, 11:07 PM
Peter, I'd love to see your car sometime - sounds interesting!
Posted by: shoguneagle Aug 17 2012, 12:06 AM
Definitely a 917 street legal (even in California); the ultimate car in my books. Otherwise, complete my 914-Sixer by cleaning up and painting it. Then enjoy driving it for pleasure on a daily basis. I like the cars shown here and they are excellent items for unlimited money and enjoyment.
Steve
Posted by: Rod Aug 17 2012, 03:49 AM
Mine would be a little bit more unusual than the crowd as I use my 914 for 2 purposes, 1 a fun street car and 2 a competition audio car
So primarily I would want to remove the fuel tank and be able to put a Velodyne subwoofer in the firewall, as well as mount a pair of Image Dynamic horns with TAD drivers as deep into the firewall as possible.. The mids I would want in the kicks, but there is not enough airspace in the kicks as they stand to gain a proper bass response, so I would need to delete the warm air pipes and then vent the speaker up into the front scuttle and down the sill pipe - The whole interior would be retrimmed in black Alcantara, with a simple dashboard back in place, but simpler and more acoustically transparent and throw a Marky top on it...
I live in the UK, so need heat in the car, and as I have deleted the warm air supply I would need to go watercooled - so a current model Porsche flat six would be fettled to fit with rad up front with a 930 box.
Black body with wide arches and polished fuchs to finish off. Pass me a tissue......!! 
Posted by: jimkelly Aug 17 2012, 05:29 AM
narrow body with 5 lug suspension and suby 6 with suby trans.
i feel giving up the front (cool temp) trunk is an acceptable compromise for a modern drive train.
i think suby 4 turbo has tons of cool cred though : )
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=102887&hl=
Posted by: 7391420 Aug 17 2012, 08:14 AM
Big 6, 5 lug, Narrow body and drive it.
All those paint chips in the hood just add personality.
That Car is bueatiful! It sits just right, the fuchs with the polished/chrome...amazing I like that.. Eventually, this is what I want mine- in Zambezi green to look like..
Posted by: ClayPerrine Aug 17 2012, 01:10 PM
Full Carbon Fiber Chassis with GT Flares.
911 RSR front suspension with Boxster S calipers.
Boxster S Rear suspension.
Boxster 6 speed Transmission.
VW W-12 Motor with ITBs.
16x9 Fuchs all the way around.
All leather interior.
AC and Heat.
Posted by: brant Aug 17 2012, 01:22 PM
to bad you don't list a small bore -6
the 81mm, twin plug 906 motor is a lot of fun!
Posted by: smj Aug 18 2012, 02:17 AM
Funny, I might need unlimited budget just to fix up my current herd...
But seriously, Other: I'd ask the guys at http://www.moal.com to reinterpret the 904 body with the practicality of the 914 in mind. I would probably require them to keep working with a flat six for low center of mass. I would allow them to consider watercooled variants, but require an aircooled option. Must have six forward gears.
Posted by: shuie Aug 18 2012, 10:25 PM
if I couldn't have a Polopulus inspired air cooled flat 8 cut and welded from two -6 motors I would want a full tube frame widebody car with C5 Corvette suspension, brakes, & engine.
Posted by: rwilner Aug 19 2012, 06:05 PM
a full tube frame widebody car with C5 Corvette suspension, brakes, & engine.
http://www.factoryfive.com/kits/gtm-supercar/
Building one is on my bucket list.
Posted by: Richard Casto Aug 20 2012, 09:13 AM
Effectively a GT clone, but with a 3L 908 flat eight. I would rather go for ultimate Porsche coolness than maximum power, etc. And I while I am sure it can be stuffed in by cutting enough metal, I would not put in a flat twelve from a 917.
Who wouldn't want this sound in their 914?!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McKRagEpqnk
I would do my own transmission. 
Richard
Posted by: mgp4591 Aug 20 2012, 09:07 PM
narrow body with 5 lug suspension and suby 6 with suby trans.
i feel giving up the front (cool temp) trunk is an acceptable compromise for a modern drive train.
i think suby 4 turbo has tons of cool cred though : )
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=102887&hl=
Funny (maybe not so!) that you mention that- I'm in the process of doing the Subie 3.3 from an SVX (180 deg. flat-plane crank for top end breathing) with a T3-T4 hybrid turbo just for kicks. Not alot of boost, just alot of breath. Probably around 320-350 bhp and a great sound- hooked up to an automatic trans (2wd) for now until I procure an STI 6 speed with shifter from a Honda Accord 6spd. The automatic is being rebuilt with higher fluid pressure for better shifts, plus it helps keep the turbo on boil. Oh, and all the suspension is from Subie too. More later as work gets done...
Posted by: fasthonda Aug 22 2012, 05:52 PM
This Thread bothers me.
Stop dreaming and start building!
Posted by: seanery Aug 30 2012, 07:02 PM
How do you think I voted?
Hey Rick,
what are the alien's wheels?
my guess would be
Front - 16x7 from rear 911
Rear - 16x8 from rear 951
Posted by: Maltese Falcon Aug 30 2012, 10:32 PM
Lozano prepared cayenne v8 5.0L , sequential Quaffie, Sheridan wide body.
All stuffed into a '74 with title, California plates, street + track 914.
Should be good enough for the HOV lanes
Posted by: Scott S Aug 31 2012, 10:01 AM
My list is very very short.......
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Posted by: Racer Chris Aug 31 2012, 10:26 AM
This is a tough one.
I already have a cost is nearly no object 4 cyl. race car,
and I love the 3.2L 916 Carrera GT we just finished.
But I voted for a flared 5 lug electric 914 since I'm already on a long term plan to build one for Mary.
Posted by: MATTYLITE810 Aug 31 2012, 11:20 AM
My no cost 914 would be:
-Cayenne V8 TT engine (bored out to 5.0 litres by Lozano Brothers Porting, look 'em up if you don't know who they are)
-1200 whp
-Sequential G50 transmission
-Centerlocks
-Sheridan widebody (10" wide front/14" wide rear)
Then again, I'm already more than halfway accomplished with this..
Posted by: Maltese Falcon Sep 3 2012, 01:10 PM
Concept sketch of Mattylite810's 914 -8 TT
Posted by: RON S. Sep 3 2012, 03:22 PM
I'm beginning to believe that after 14 years and 10's and 10's of thousands of dollars spent that mine has become a cost-no-object 914. 
Oh well, I guess I'll just keep spending along.... 
Posted by: Todd Enlund Sep 3 2012, 06:31 PM
I need two 914s in my unlimited budget. The first is a 2.5 short stroke twin plug GT replica, the second is a Hartley V-8 conversion with a sequential transaxle.
Posted by: Britain Smith Sep 3 2012, 06:52 PM
I am surprised nobody has mentions Lotus Elise double a-arm suspension. This could easily be done on a street car and is absolutely amazing compared to the 40 year old Porsche stuff.
-Britain
Posted by: Todd Enlund Sep 3 2012, 07:24 PM
I am surprised nobody has mentions Lotus Elise double a-arm suspension. This could easily be done on a street car and is absolutely amazing compared to the 40 year old Porsche stuff.
-Britain
For sure this, or something similar, would be a part of the Hartley V-8 car. The steering on the Elise is the most amazing aspect of a car that I have ever experienced.
Posted by: Type 47 Sep 3 2012, 08:20 PM
If $ weretruely not an issue...i would buy the parts from Porsche to assemble a new 914. I think they have all the parts...the body is about a $30k part, but according to my local dealer, they have the parts.
Posted by: Maltese Falcon Sep 3 2012, 09:25 PM
If $ weretruely not an issue...i would buy the parts from Porsche to assemble a new 914. I think they have all the parts...the body is about a $30k part, but according to my local dealer, they have the parts.
I think this is the Porsche sonderwunsch (sp?) Program...customer wish.
Bring your checkbook, they will build it !
Marty
Posted by: Dr. Roger Sep 4 2012, 02:20 AM
All aluminum LS7-R engine, paddle-shifted limited slip sequential transaxle, magnetic ride control shocks, carbon rotors, michelin pilot sport cups on forged titanium wheels, sheridan widebody kit, tube framed, w/AC, lexan roof...
Baby, do we need milk? I'll get it!
Posted by: MoveQik Sep 4 2012, 10:16 AM
Big 6, 5 lug, Narrow body and drive it.
All those paint chips in the hood just add personality.
That Car is bueatiful! It sits just right, the fuchs with the polished/chrome...amazing I like that.. Eventually, this is what I want mine- in Zambezi green to look like..
Thanks!
Posted by: r_towle Sep 21 2012, 06:55 PM
In today's market, with a limited (not carreras gt budget) I would say get a cayman and swap in the newer 3.8 liter gt3 motor, or a turbo motor.
Posted by: Madswede Sep 22 2012, 12:34 AM
I would like to reserve judgement for when my 914 RS is done.
I know, shameless plug for Joe O'Brien's work, but I'm going to enjoy showing it off when it's done. It will be worth seeing and talking about.
Posted by: balljoint Sep 26 2012, 06:14 PM
I'm waiting for Jon to be bored of his new 914 and sell it to me.
Price to be negotiated.
Who needs a built 914 when they have a 968 in the garage?
Posted by: Madswede Sep 26 2012, 07:24 PM
This guy, Dave. THIS guy! 
Posted by: balljoint Sep 26 2012, 07:24 PM
Posted by: turk22 Oct 13 2012, 04:53 PM
I think I'd take the Sahara Beige 914, just as it is...or mine in the same condition:
Posted by: ScoopLV Oct 15 2012, 06:39 PM
Money no object? Time no object?
Alright, then.
Let's power it with one of these:
And here's the dash:
Although, this would be more fitting for an Irish sports car. Not a German one.
Posted by: Dasnowman Nov 24 2012, 03:15 AM
Sherman style body kit done in a one off Dry Carbon Fibre body
alum tube chasis with C/F reinforcements
Suby Crosworth built 2.6 with big heads
Borgwarner S300sx 83-75 .91AR T4 TS Turbo
Custom air to Water cooler
Custom Twin-Scroll Header and T4 Up-pipe
Custom 3.5" Catless Downpipe
Dual Tial 38mm V-band Wastegates w/ external dump tubes
07 Sti Tranny twinn plate racing clutch
Vi-Pec V88 Standalone ECU with Anti-Lag and Launch Control
Brembo 6 pots in front 4 pots in rear
Ohlins on a custom BRZ/FRS suspension
Custom deep dish C/F rims 17x9 frt and 17x 11 rear
recaro racing seats with heat/ac cooling built in
Posted by: 914Eric Nov 24 2012, 12:20 PM
I think I'd take the Sahara Beige 914, just as it is...or mine in the same condition:
Beautiful Car.
Poll results are a little surprising. I know I'm keeping mine original now.
Half the cars are rusting out. And most of the ones that are surviving are getting chevy, suburu, or 6 cylinders motors stuffed in them. A little sad to me.
A real nice original will be very sought after before long.
Posted by: damesandhotrods Nov 24 2012, 02:06 PM
With cost and time being no object, the first thing I would do is find someone to make the vent windows functional.
Posted by: ScoopLV Nov 26 2012, 11:22 AM
Beautiful Car.
Poll results are a little surprising. I know I'm keeping mine original now.
Half the cars are rusting out. And most of the ones that are surviving are getting chevy, suburu, or 6 cylinders motors stuffed in them. A little sad to me.
A real nice original will be very sought after before long.
My thinking as well. You and I should start a sub-group for 914 purists.
"Thou mayeth upgrade the fuel lines and shift linkage. Naught else mayeth you change. Under no circumstances shalt thou add a plastic Porsche emblem to the rear. Nor a Porsche badge to the hood. And dropping in a Corvette engine is RIGHT OUT."
Posted by: Tom Nov 27 2012, 02:11 PM
My inspiration. Ah, the red with tan interior at Camp is mighty nice. Where is that $15K I lost?
Tom
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Posted by: Socalandy Nov 27 2012, 10:54 PM
I would like to reserve judgement for when my 914 RS is done.
I know, shameless plug for Joe O'Brien's work, but I'm going to enjoy showing it off when it's done. It will be worth seeing and talking about.
It is already Jon and is a great roadmap for my reassembly soon to come.
Shotgun
Posted by: Madswede Nov 28 2012, 12:45 PM
Thanks Andy, look forward to seeing your car when she's done too! It's gonna be a good year of events, if you can get your assembly done before the summer/fall events in 2013! I've really been hoarding my vacation specially for that reason. Truly, some projects come out cost/time no-object whether you started out that way or not. 
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