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Posted by: Gustl Apr 24 2006, 11:31 PM

eBay #http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4634661736

VW-Porsche 914 1.8 GTi Turbo

Gustl


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Posted by: Mueller Apr 24 2006, 11:54 PM

hmm, it'll be interesting to see if it sells and for how much....he needs to lower the poor car unless one really like the 4X4 off road look

Posted by: type47 Apr 25 2006, 06:27 AM

my fantasy engine swap! but my fantasy was a 924 turbo to keep it a porsche engine. look at how easily you can get to the spark plugs!

Posted by: dagdal1967 Apr 25 2006, 09:46 AM

ANOTHER ONE IN DALLAS!!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1973-Porsche-914-2-0L-Turbo-Blue-Short-Shift-5-Speed_W0QQitemZ4633497466QQcategoryZ6430QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Posted by: URY914 Apr 25 2006, 09:55 AM

Shared with Audi and VW.

Posted by: Mueller Apr 25 2006, 11:12 AM

even worse...wasn't the 924 motor a delivery "Van" engine???

Posted by: Brando Apr 25 2006, 12:03 PM

924 engine was an audi motor. VW also used it in *I think* the vanagon and pickup trucks in the same time frame.

Posted by: nocones Apr 25 2006, 12:23 PM

Ride height/ vehicle stance is funky.
Home Depot plumbing in the cooling system.
Funky looking slant nose conv.
Nice e-brake!

Posted by: type47 Apr 25 2006, 12:35 PM

some pca events require a porsche motor in a porsche chassis so even though the 924 motor was shared with other makes, it would satisfy the rules. a type IV motor was a VW van motor at one time so i don't see what's so bad about a porsche derivative of either motors, type IV or turbo..... both are about 30 yrs old...

Posted by: Gustl Apr 25 2006, 01:22 PM

this is the VW LT which also used the 924 engine (AFAIK a little modified for more torque)







Gustl

Posted by: Tobra Apr 25 2006, 01:26 PM

I like wrench holding the parking brake up, makes it look tough

Posted by: Mueller Apr 25 2006, 01:49 PM

the payoff to install a 924turbo motor would never equal that to putting the same amount of work/money into a Type IV...it would be a conversation piece so that others could say "ooooookayyyyy, whatever floats your boat"

I looked at all the different P-car powerplants for the same reason, none of the "alternative" watercooled powerplants made for a good swap in my opinion.

Posted by: okieflyr Apr 25 2006, 07:17 PM

I've been driving my 914/GTI 1.8T around the neiborhood for about 4 weeks now.
I'm setting up for mostly auto-cross events. Most of my work has been setting up the chassis and body as a GT replica. I've found my deals on the drivetrain to have a good power to weight, as well as power per dollar ratio.
Some day when the kids are out of college, I may be able to afford the true Porsche power. But until then, i'll enjoy my higher power,lowercost,low maintenance, reliable german mutt car.





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Posted by: neo914-6 Apr 25 2006, 11:26 PM

Hey Kevin,

Did you mount a front snub mount? Mine will have it on my 2.7tt...




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Posted by: okieflyr Apr 26 2006, 06:23 AM

I looked at doing the snub mount alot, but ended up making a cross member that bolts in and replaces the original one. The engine mounts have rubber, but they are very firm, and there is some vibration. I do have the ability to play with different compounds at the member/body mount to further damp vibrations.
I felt it to be a bit simpler, but I do give up a little ground clearance as it is very heavy duty.(over built).
I'll try and find a pic this evening...




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