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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Anyone willing to take me for a spin?
Posted by: BigFour1973 Nov 15 2016, 09:24 PM
So I'm in the process of restomoding my new to me 72 914. Currently the cage is being put together for shipment (thank you Chris at Tangerine Racing), rust is being sorted, parts collection going on, and I'm sanding down/ stripping the body. The only thing I'm uncertain about is the heart of the beast.
Built subaru
Stock LS1
Rotary
All have their pros and cons, but the common denominator is fun.
Is there anyone around Long Beach or high desert that would be up to take me for a spin in their swapped car?
Thanks in advance. Beers will be on me, gotta sweeten the pot some how. 
Posted by: Coondog Nov 15 2016, 09:36 PM
Sorry but this High Desert teener only has a 1.8 
Posted by: whitetwinturbo Nov 15 2016, 09:37 PM
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Posted by: 76-914 Nov 16 2016, 05:57 PM
I'm in Temecula if your up it! Kent
Posted by: matthepcat Nov 16 2016, 09:12 PM
All three are very different driving experiences.
What transmission would you prefer to run?
Posted by: BigFour1973 Nov 16 2016, 09:23 PM
I'm in Temecula if your up it! Kent
Kent, I appreciate the offer! I'm not sure what your work schedule is like, but I'll be in Hemet on Monday afternoon to check out QRS for some quarter panels.
Corey
Posted by: BigFour1973 Nov 16 2016, 09:25 PM
All three are very different driving experiences.
What transmission would you prefer to run?
If I'd go Subaru or LS I'd use the 5mt subi trans converted for front whee drive and LSD.
Rotary id probably go stock 914 trans or look at the option of a higher final drive ratio on a subi 5mt like this http://www.flatironstuning.com/p-2635-2002-2014-subaru-5mt-front-ring-and-pinion-gear-set.aspx
Posted by: Andyrew Nov 16 2016, 10:51 PM
Your welcome to come up to norcal for a ride in mine 
Posted by: 76-914 Nov 17 2016, 08:17 AM
I'm in Temecula if your up it! Kent
Kent, I appreciate the offer! I'm not sure what your work schedule is like, but I'll be in Hemet on Monday afternoon to check out QRS for some quarter panels.
Corey
It's hard to say. I'm self employed but traditionally that is a slow time before Thanksgiving. I'll pm you my phone. Call me when your in Hemet and I'll let you know my status. BTW, QRS is tucked in back of an commercial spread of bldg.'s. The address isn't real helpful. Just follow the fiberglass smell.
Posted by: 1stworks Nov 17 2016, 08:50 AM
All three are very different driving experiences.
What transmission would you prefer to run?
If I'd go Subaru or LS I'd use the 5mt subi trans converted for front whee drive and LSD.
Rotary id probably go stock 914 trans or look at the option of a higher final drive ratio on a subi 5mt like this http://www.flatironstuning.com/p-2635-2002-2014-subaru-5mt-front-ring-and-pinion-gear-set.aspx
Boxster S 6 speed trans is marvelous with LS......
Posted by: Gmanscott55 Nov 17 2016, 07:05 PM
Hey Corey,
I am available this weekend. We could meet at Peter's Landing in Sunset Beach? I have a 74 with a WRX 2.0 turbo conversion you can look at. Build was done by previous owner by Precision Chassis Works in Phoenix and lot's of custom goodies and a professionally prepared car.
Happy to answer any questions you have although somewhat limited on technical details of build. Let me know.
Text or call me at 562-673-7992.
Gary
Posted by: zach914v8 Nov 17 2016, 07:31 PM
Hey Corey,
I am available this weekend. We could meet at Peter's Landing in Sunset Beach? I have a 74 with a WRX 2.0 turbo conversion you can look at. Build was done by previous owner by Precision Chassis Works in Phoenix and lot's of custom goodies and a professionally prepared car.
Happy to answer any questions you have although somewhat limited on technical details of build. Let me know.
Text or call me at 562-673-7992.
Gary
Im not a subie dude, but I saw this car online when it was for sale, and as far as I could that is one awesome car. You should take a ride and give a full report!
Posted by: BigFour1973 Nov 17 2016, 08:39 PM
Hey Corey,
I am available this weekend. We could meet at Peter's Landing in Sunset Beach? I have a 74 with a WRX 2.0 turbo conversion you can look at. Build was done by previous owner by Precision Chassis Works in Phoenix and lot's of custom goodies and a professionally prepared car.
Happy to answer any questions you have although somewhat limited on technical details of build. Let me know.
Text or call me at 562-673-7992.
Gary
I will defiantly take you up on that! Would Sunday morning work? Grab a coffee and check out the car?
Posted by: matthepcat Nov 17 2016, 09:14 PM
This one still has the 901 trans correct?
Hey Corey,
I am available this weekend. We could meet at Peter's Landing in Sunset Beach? I have a 74 with a WRX 2.0 turbo conversion you can look at. Build was done by previous owner by Precision Chassis Works in Phoenix and lot's of custom goodies and a professionally prepared car.
Happy to answer any questions you have although somewhat limited on technical details of build. Let me know.
Text or call me at 562-673-7992.
Gary
Posted by: BigFour1973 Nov 21 2016, 08:47 PM
Thank you Kent and thank you Gary!
Gary- Beautiful car and wonderful noises that it makes. I love the deep rumble of a flat four Subaru. Thank you for taking me for a spin and letting me get some ideas from the car.
Kent- Beautiful car as well. If that car pulled up next to me I'd mistake the 1.7 badge on the back as truth. That car is a true sleeper, quiet but moves like hell when you get on it all the way to 7k. Clutch action is smooth as butter, also the cable shifter feels as if it was bolted on to the gear box. No play whats so ever, and you aren't playing the guessing game on which gear you're going into. Thank you for letting me take it for a spin.
Now i just need to check out a LS swap or a rotary. Any one in so cal up for it?
Posted by: 76-914 Nov 22 2016, 09:52 AM
Thank you Kent and thank you Gary!
Gary- Beautiful car and wonderful noises that it makes. I love the deep rumble of a flat four Subaru. Thank you for taking me for a spin and letting me get some ideas from the car.
Kent- Beautiful car as well. If that car pulled up next to me I'd mistake the 1.7 badge on the back as truth. That car is a true sleeper, quiet but moves like hell when you get on it all the way to 7k. Clutch action is smooth as butter, also the cable shifter feels as if it was bolted on to the gear box. No play whats so ever, and you aren't playing the guessing game on which gear you're going into. Thank you for letting me take it for a spin.
Now i just need to check out a LS swap or a rotary. Any one in so cal up for it?
Your welcome. Anything I can do to help feed the addiction.
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