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Posted by: blk'72 Nov 7 2004, 10:55 PM

Hello everyone,
Just wanted to drop a line and tell you guys that I am one of the newbies in the froum.
I just bought my first 914 and I am sooo happy to have found this forum.I have so much questions and before I start asking, I'll just use the search option a lot, but be prepared for me to start throwing ?????
Oh, and I am in the bay area too!
R.

Posted by: Brad Roberts Nov 7 2004, 10:58 PM

Welcome.. You've come to the right place.

Just fire away with your questions. Using the search function gets old. You will get to know the "vocal" club members much faster by posting questions.


B

Posted by: blk'72 Nov 8 2004, 12:43 AM

thanks thats good to know as this reallyis my first Porsche/VW.
I have absolutely no idera what I 'm getting myself into....so.....
I'll ask!!
R.

Posted by: Carlitos Way Nov 8 2004, 12:55 AM

Hey,

I'm fairly new too, with my first 914, which I've owned for about 6 weeks. Had a '72 VW bus a couple of years back... but I like this one better... even though I haven't been able to drive it much.

I've had a few challenges right off the bat... but the folks in here have been absolutely great. Awesome technical resources, good parts resources and a lot of support.

When you get a chance, put up a picture so we can see your teener.

Welcome aboard!!!

Carlos

Posted by: blk'72 Nov 8 2004, 01:23 AM

So Then I guess I will ask my first Question...
What fits the 914?
I know it has a type 4 VW bus engine....
I have a 2 liter dropped in my 72, and just wondering, if an exhaust system from any VW will fit or not?
What VW parts ar fittable?
Where to shop on-line for the other stuff that cannot be fitted on the teener?
Tks.

Posted by: blk'72 Nov 8 2004, 01:24 AM

been trying to post pics, cant seeem to be able to???????

Posted by: Brad Roberts Nov 8 2004, 01:34 AM

Dont preview your pics before you post and make sure they are not HUGE pics.

Oh... the 2.0 914 engine only shares its crank and rods with the bus engines.

B

Posted by: Jeroen Nov 8 2004, 08:07 AM

Welcome to 914world.com

There's a "FAQ" link at the very top of the page.
It has all the info you should need on "how to post pics" and then some
If that still doesn't cut it for you, don't hesitate to ask...

cheers,

Jeroen

Posted by: rick 918-S Nov 8 2004, 08:15 AM

Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Nov 8 2004, 10:14 AM

Welcome to the 914Garage…glad you are local. We have great bay area 914 community and it all starts on this forum…

Sounds like you have the very rare 2.0L bus engine option…

All factory 2.0L 914 engines are not bus engines, but are actually VW type 4 engines reengineered by Porsche. Porsche was looking for a means to replace similar performance of their 914/6 engines which were discontinued in 1972. So they took the previous 1.7L VW 4 cylinder engines and redesigned them. Better heads, bigger stroke, bigger pistons…and a better exhaust system. 95 fuel-injected ponies was the result, all in the right powerband.

Bus engines were made for low-end torque…while its not unheard of previous owners installing bus engines into the 914…it is not optimum.

Posted by: Lawrence Nov 8 2004, 10:21 AM

Welcome!

As far as parts places... there are the usual suspects: Zims, Paragon, GPR, Pelican, AA, Mid-America (Tweeks). Your FLAPS won't carry a lot of stuff, but sometimes they surprise me. Everyone has their favorite (and least favorite) places to shop.. a quick search on any of those names will reveal lots of data.

eCommerce is coming soon... and that will bring lots of parts to our doorstep.

-Rusty

Posted by: Mueller Nov 8 2004, 10:23 AM

welcome to the club....

it seems like we are getting more 914 owners in the Pleasanton/Livermore area, which is good thing

not sure if you belong to the PCA yet, but if not, there is a weekly breakfast in Danville every Sat....it's mostly 911 guys, but half of them have owned a 914 at one time or another....a few 914 people show up once in a while including myself

Denny's
803 Camino Ramon, Danville CA
(on corner of Sycamore Valley & Camino Ramon)

Posted by: Root_Werks Nov 8 2004, 10:38 AM

Welcome! Post pics when you can.

Posted by: Rhodes71/914 Nov 8 2004, 10:51 AM

Welcome to the club, your gonna like it here, lots of helpfull advice. I got my 914 in August and have just recently been able to drive it, what a blast That will end today when I start getting it ready to replace the tired 1.7 with a 2.0. had to call the wife for a tow home last night. Couldn't have done half the things I have without this place.

Oh yeah, everyone here likes pics.

Posted by: i love porsche Nov 8 2004, 11:34 AM

welcome! im on the other side of the map, and my 914 aint runnin...the most it does is get pushed by me, but post pics!