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Posted by: Rhodes71/914 Feb 25 2005, 09:19 PM

Duplicating my update to my progress thread but so what...

My newly ringed and cleaned up, new to me 2.0L ran today

After a little hick-up last week which resulted in pulling the motor and stripping it back down after just getting it in the car I got it back in last night and fired it up today. Damn does it sound good.

Took a few laps around the neighborhood and man what a difference from the tired 1.7 that was in there. I am really impressed with the feel of this motor.

Now for a little more brake bleeding and a longer test drive tommorow.

Think I will celebrate

Posted by: Headrage Feb 26 2005, 12:41 PM

Keep us updated please.

Posted by: Rhodes71/914 Feb 26 2005, 03:59 PM

First real road test today, 15 mile drive, with the top off, man what a blast, I can't beleive how strong the motor pulls compared to the 1.7. Strong acceleration through all rpms. No hesitation or stuttering at all.

Now I need to get my center consul together and put in my VDO oil temp gauge so I can't monitor that. On top a thousand other little things.

man is it fun to drive this car again.

Posted by: mharrison Feb 26 2005, 09:29 PM

Congratulations!!!

I'm looking forward to putting my new one on the road. I'm still busy blasting the engine compartment to get it ready for paint, but once that's done I hope to enjoy the driving experience you just had!!!!!!