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Posted by: David Stowers May 24 2021, 02:25 PM

Evening all,
I’m looking for recommendations for the following parts for my 6 conversion.

1, oil tank
2, tinware (fibreglass is fine)
3, flywheel for 901
4, heat exchangers oversize if available
5, quick mount engine mount bar
6, E cams
7, anything else I’ve forgotten!

Thanks in advance for your suggestions

David

Posted by: brant May 24 2021, 02:29 PM

you probably don't want to use the quick six engine bars.
they crack and break over time.
better to go with a bulk head mount... there are multiple brands.

Posted by: flyer86d May 24 2021, 02:52 PM

Ben (mb911) can supply the oil tank, heat exchangers, muffler and engine tin. There are a few different mounts available. I got my E cams from Retro Automotive in Claremont, New Hampshire. They are a great resource for all used parts Porsche big to small. They have lots of 914 stuff. I hope this helps.

Charlie

Posted by: mepstein May 24 2021, 03:17 PM

Yes, Ben @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=9892 is the go to for conversion parts.

Posted by: nditiz1 May 24 2021, 03:47 PM

Engine mount - maddog OEM style mount
Flywheel - I went with OSC I believe on fleaby

Posted by: David Stowers May 24 2021, 06:32 PM

Thanks so far guys. Keep the options coming please

Posted by: lesorubcheek May 25 2021, 12:11 PM

David, I've been looking into possibly doing a 6 conversion and a few other things come to mind.
- oil lines. I think there's a few that are unique to the 914-6.
- most aftermarket tanks also need a filler neck and filter mount that are sold separately.
- a 911 tachometer or a tach adapter. A 5700 redline just wouldn't look right if using an adapter. I'd have to have the face redone.
- oil temperature and pressure gauge for the 6. Maybe head temp too.
- hand throttle control may be handy.
- accelerator bellcrank and cable. There's probably numerous ways to connect the throttle linkage, but will likely require some attention whatever the choice.
- I think the transmission shift lever may interfere with the 914/6 heat exchangers, so you may have to replace this with one that's straighter.

I'm sure there's plenty more items... the more I research into doing it, the longer the list grows.

Dan