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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ 3.0 CIS conversion - Cutting required?

Posted by: 3d914 Aug 9 2006, 08:12 PM

I was under the impression that to install a 3.0 with CIS required some cutting of the trunk wall to fit? I checked the classic FAQ and it only indicated this was needed for the newer 3.6 engine.

If cutting is required what other options are available?

TIA,

Posted by: grasshopper Aug 9 2006, 08:16 PM

I am pretty sure that the CIS boot..or whatever the thing is called hits the trunk....But I dont think you have to cut the trunk...I think you can shave the fins off the boot.

Posted by: Mountain914 Aug 9 2006, 08:37 PM

No cutting required.
See http://gallery.rennlist.com/gallery/album56/Engine_Left
and
http://gallery.rennlist.com/gallery/album56/Engine_Right
For High-Res pictures.
IPB Image
Folks say, it's all in the engine mounts you use. Not sure I could say rightly !
There was no shaving required.

Posted by: lapuwali Aug 9 2006, 08:38 PM

This is a myth that just won't die.

The ribbed snorkel on the top MAY hit the engine lid, though you can usually mount the engine a bit lower to clear it. You will have to remove the lid latch, and either reposition it off to the side, or just use hood pins, or just remove the lid springs and make the lid easily removable (and use hood pins).

The rear trunk springs will have to go, so you'll need to do a gas spring conversion or the like. There's not a lot of clearance with the rear trunk, but there's enough.

If you move some items that CAN be moved, like the decel valve, there's a bit more room, and you may even be able to retrain your trunk springs.

Posted by: lapuwali Aug 9 2006, 08:42 PM

I happily stand corrected on the trunk springs, too. They were one on the 2.4-engined car I used to have, and it looked like there wasn't enough room for them, but it looks like there's just barely enough room, even with the cold start valve.

Posted by: 3d914 Aug 9 2006, 10:45 PM

Thanks guys - you're great.

That's one of the last items I needed to clear up before deciding.

Enjoy!

Posted by: Eric Taylor Aug 10 2006, 01:35 AM

Could you elaborate more on what you did. What engine mount did you use? I've always been really intersted in your method as I think that is the only 3.0 CIS I have seen that hasn't been cut in some way.

Eric

QUOTE(Mountain914 @ Aug 9 2006, 07:37 PM)

No cutting required.
See http://gallery.rennlist.com/gallery/album56/Engine_Left
and
http://gallery.rennlist.com/gallery/album56/Engine_Right
For High-Res pictures.
IPB Image

Folks say, it's all in the engine mounts you use. Not sure I could say rightly !
There was no shaving required.

Posted by: VegasRacer Aug 10 2006, 04:05 AM

Check with Steve Peters from B.C. also.
He just finished 'The Harlot' and he installed a 3.0 CIS without cutting.

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