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Posted by: boxstr Dec 20 2003, 11:04 PM

Thinking of a V8 conversion still and I cam across a 1997 LT1 350 Ram air 305 hp Aluminum heads. It is a rebuilder. Owner says it had a noise in the lower end. Not a rod knock?? Heads are off and valves are good, not bent. $650.
TIA
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Posted by: seanery Dec 20 2003, 11:37 PM

is this a truck motor or a corvette, or camaro/firebird?

Posted by: boxstr Dec 20 2003, 11:59 PM

I will have to ask?? What are the differences?Which one would be the one to use??
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Posted by: Brad Roberts Dec 21 2003, 01:26 AM

They never used the LT1 ram air in a truck. 305hp sounds correct for the Camaro and Trans Am. The vette should have had 350hp for that year.

The injection setup doesnt fit in the engine compartment.. and the heads are deisgned for reverse flow water pump (you would have to be VERY creative to make this setup work in a 914.


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Posted by: iiibdsiil Dec 21 2003, 03:10 AM

The engine won't work because the waterpump will interfere with the firewall.

- Brett Smith

Posted by: John2kx Dec 21 2003, 06:07 AM

Check this post about fit of LS1/LT1 in a 914.

http://www.pors-chev.com/pipermail/pors-chev/2003-October/001835.html

John

Posted by: John2kx Dec 21 2003, 06:27 AM

Not the answer to your question but when putting my v8 conversion together, I found pictures to be very helpful. This link has many 914 v8 conversion projects in various stages of completion.

http://community.webshots.com/user/adbuch

John

Posted by: boxstr Dec 21 2003, 09:26 AM

Thanks I think the question has been answered. Anything can be done if you want to fuck with it long enough.
John, thanks I have been to both sites and they are great to use as a reference for question like the one I posted.
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Posted by: rhodyguy Dec 21 2003, 09:52 AM

what car do you intend to do this to? low ball the guy from bremerton and use his pre-sorted stuff for the swap. i bet the cost will me nearly the same. i'm going to email you with a little insight as to that red v-8.

kevin

Posted by: John2kx Dec 21 2003, 10:13 AM

Craig,

Hope you share your v8 experience with this board. Most of us conversion guys fall into the lurk mode for obvious reasons. I know several here who can provide a wealth of information. They sure made my vision become a reality.

John

Posted by: boxstr Dec 21 2003, 10:47 AM

John Thanks. I have enough 914s scattered that I won't fall into lurk mode. I have a 3.2 six that is sitting and could fit into the 914, but I started looking at what is left to do and it makes more sense dollar wise to buy a 914-8 allready done or sell the 3.2 and convert to the V8.
I am leaning towards the sage advise of Rhodyguy and buying one completed and swapping componnents from that car to the JLO car. The completed car has some body and suspension issues.
I will keep you posted as to which way I turn.
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Posted by: rhodyguy Dec 21 2003, 10:54 AM

well craig, you buy it, i'll deliver it for you and take the train home . a one day temp licence is all it takes. i'll pay for the gas. the yellow car. well that will be subtle.

kevin

Posted by: Brad Roberts Dec 21 2003, 04:35 PM

John reminded me of why I dont like email based posting systems.

Craig.. you will love a V8 car.. but you wont be happy with a 901 for very long (which is where you would save some money on the 3.2 conversion.

I like all 914's. Doesnt matter what is powering them.


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Posted by: boxstr Dec 21 2003, 10:22 PM

I thiink this is the V8 car that I am going to love. Reference to ebay for display only.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2448404614&category=7251
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Posted by: Brad Roberts Dec 21 2003, 10:26 PM

OK.. now your scaring me.


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Posted by: boxstr Dec 21 2003, 10:35 PM

Posted by: sj914 Dec 22 2003, 12:56 AM

Looks like something you'd take to the moon.

Posted by: redshift Dec 22 2003, 01:05 AM

OHMAHGAWD! You just commited battery! I think you broke my nose.


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Posted by: GWN7 Dec 22 2003, 01:29 AM

Where do you put the golf clubs?

Posted by: boxstr Dec 22 2003, 09:07 PM

Okay folks it is coming to CAMP 914, I bought the Bremerton 914-8. 327 with 283 crank so we have a 302.Kennedy Engineering clutch and adapter kit.
Motor has a Milidon oil pan, pump and windage tray. Forged crank with blueprinted rods and ARP rod bolts,TRW forged pistons, a Comp cams 280 grind hydraulic cam and valve train, roller tip rockers. Late 80s IROC 305 heads, ported and rebuilt. Weiand Excellerator intake manifold with Holleyprojection fuel injection system. Also a complete MSD ignition including distributor,6AL boxwith rev limiter and coil. Tilton gear reduction starter
Suspension has 23 mm torsion bars front,180 rear springs,larger front sway bar and Koni shocks. Stock rotors with BMW front calipers rears are 914 fronts, 911 master cylinder, electric brake lock for the E-brake. Riv wheels with 195/60 Michelins,&" wide steel wheels with Yokohama R compound tires. Autopower rollbar and 5 point harness.
Body looks like it may have some issues but that will be determined when it gets here.


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Posted by: Gint Dec 22 2003, 09:49 PM

More pics!

Posted by: seanery Dec 22 2003, 11:25 PM

that's going into J-LO ?

Posted by: boxstr Dec 22 2003, 11:32 PM

Yes after things are sorted out I figure out what to transfer and not transfer.
The other pics are not worth looking at only to me for buying purposes, and what Kevin(rhodyguy) felt was pertinent.
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Posted by: tesserra Dec 23 2003, 12:38 AM

looks like a great car. You are way ahead getting one with FI.
If you haven't driven a 914 v8 you are going to be very happy. There are very few cars on the road that can out accelerate them. Looks like the PO relocated the battery and somewhat set up the suspension. The challenge is to get the car to loose the pendullum feeling when the rear gets loose. Mine is not nearly as easy to "catch" the rear end in a slide as my 4 cyl car is. But you forget about it pretty quick when the track or road straightens out.


Good luck with it.

Posted by: boxstr Dec 23 2003, 12:48 AM

Sounds like driving my 73 911 on a rainy road.
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Posted by: rhodyguy Dec 23 2003, 07:11 AM

let me now when you're coming up. 02 sensor and programable fi. you will smile when you hear it lit off for the first time.

kevin

Posted by: boxstr Dec 23 2003, 09:26 AM

Probably drive up with the tow dolly and bring it back. I will give you a cal and let you know what day I am coming up.
We can meet in Kalma for breakfast
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Posted by: John2kx Dec 23 2003, 07:05 PM

Craig,

I look forward to seeing what you bought and hope you snap a few pics when you get it home.

John

Posted by: boxstr Dec 23 2003, 07:37 PM

Front trunk area.


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Posted by: boxstr Dec 23 2003, 07:39 PM

Rear trunk


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Posted by: boxstr Dec 23 2003, 07:41 PM

That was the interior this is the rear trunk area


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Posted by: boxstr Dec 23 2003, 07:42 PM

VROOM VROOM


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Posted by: rhodyguy Dec 23 2003, 08:01 PM

there is a lot of nice stuff on that car. well done craig

kevin