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Posted by: ChuckBiscuits Jul 5 2015, 07:53 AM

So I have a favor to ask. I'm wondering if there is anyone on here that has a 914 with the 4-cylinder Subaru conversion that would be willing to let me drive it. No joyride, just want to sample the performance before I plunge into buying a roller and all that. I'm in West Seattle, and would come to you.

Thanks!

Posted by: Bleyseng Jul 5 2015, 08:02 AM

I don't but once I install a new alt you can test drive my 2056 914. I live on Beacon Hill

Posted by: RobW Jul 5 2015, 08:09 AM

Try Youtube or do a search on this sight.

I've taken a roll in a Subi conversation or two, and more recently an Audi Turbo conversation, and there are definitely nuances between the particular motor, turbo, and tuning.

Posted by: ChuckBiscuits Jul 5 2015, 08:29 AM

QUOTE(Bleyseng @ Jul 5 2015, 07:02 AM)

Posted by: JRust Jul 5 2015, 09:45 AM

If you get down to Oregon I am not opposed to letting people drive mine. Although I typically know the person before that would happen. So we'd need to talk some 914's & take a spin with me behind the wheel. If you haven't pissed me off by then your probably safe

Posted by: boxstr Jul 5 2015, 10:17 AM

Just be sure to drive Jamie's Subie conversion in dry weather.
Craig at CAMP

Posted by: JRust Jul 5 2015, 05:27 PM

QUOTE(boxstr @ Jul 5 2015, 09:17 AM)

Posted by: Cairo94507 Jul 5 2015, 09:18 PM

I am ashamed to admit I got a chuckle out of that too. Now I am beating myself up about it

Posted by: PanelBilly Jul 5 2015, 09:23 PM

Start a new thread

What does it take to piss Jamie off?

Posted by: 76-914 Jul 6 2015, 09:06 AM

I read your other post. You want a reliable commuter for your daily drive so I would go with a Suby NA 2.5 4cyl w/ the TY75 5 speed gearbox. If MPG isn't an issue go with the EZ30 6cyl. Best bet is to buy a wrecked Suby, do the head gaskets and seals, re-use the factory ECU and drive the out of it

Posted by: rhodyguy Jul 6 2015, 09:18 AM

Save money and buy a decent running car whether a conversion or type 4. I think you're going to be into it for well over $10k, car and conversion PARTS, and that's going to be when when you start the no telling how long construction process. Buy the the black 2056 powered currently being sold by Euro911. Drive it while planning the conversion and sell off the power train when you have ALL the conversion parts and you're ready to do the swap. Seriously.....