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Posted by: BiG bOgGs Jul 30 2016, 05:07 PM

Hello All! I am just starting into the restoration of my '76 2.0L 914. Finally removed the engine today and got the heads off. Although I know I need to get one of the exhaust stud threads fixed in the one head, they look really good.
"While I am in there", I would like to replace the cam with a more modern one, and would like some suggestions as to my options. Also, I would like to know what other "while I am in there" options I should consider.
I suppose I should also mention that I will be replacing the stock FI with a micro squirt system. I am not going with anything radical, just trying to rebuild an engine that will run strong and smooth on the roads.

Posted by: Bleyseng Jul 31 2016, 08:49 AM

Stock is the Webcam 142 but if you want strong get the Rabycam from the Type4store as it adds 10-15hp.

Posted by: 914forme Jul 31 2016, 09:13 AM

You might be able to go a little more radical cam than that one as that Raby cam was setup to work with D-jet, Type-4 store might have a better cam for your combo. Not sure I would use Micro-Squirt, but have not keep up on its abilities as of late. I thought it did spark lose on 4 cylinders? That was from memory so I could be significantly wrong.

I would recam it, if you want the most out of your four, you should also look at Tangerine Raing for a set of headers. Chris' work is bar none the best for the 914-4. I don't get reimbursement for saying this BTW, just owned a lot of his products they are all in my book.

The cam, header, and great fuel delivery would get you a long way to a very nice little -4.

Posted by: BiG bOgGs Jul 31 2016, 07:39 PM

Thanks for the suggestions.

I have checked out the 9590 cam at the Type4 Store. I will put it at the top of my list. I was also looking for header, but I will have to really spend some time massaging the wife before that kind of money gets released.

As for the Mocrosquirt, yes, it does use wasted spark on 4 cylinder engines, but that doesn't cause any problems at street rpm's.

Posted by: 914forme Jul 31 2016, 08:13 PM

Other headers out there, like this one, http://www.gt-racing.com/porsche-914-european-racing-headers-headers-for-914-4-motors-part-914-4-158h/