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Posted by: computers4kids Dec 26 2008, 06:46 PM

16 months after I drug my 75 project home from Oregon and a few engine diversions (subaru and big4...couldn't decide), my V-8 project is pretty much done....well, as much as any 914 is
I still need to rechrome the back bumper, install my AC unit and install my new door inside sill trim, but hey...close enough .

Posted by: jc914 Dec 26 2008, 06:48 PM

That looks really nice congrats

Posted by: scotty b Dec 26 2008, 06:49 PM

Damn that's pretty !!

Posted by: jsayre914 Dec 26 2008, 06:53 PM

Nice Job

Posted by: stepuptotheMike Dec 26 2008, 06:56 PM

That looks totally bad ass. What front spoiler is that?

Mike

Posted by: jim_hoyland Dec 26 2008, 06:58 PM

Mark, Congratulations ! What a great outcoome. The dash came out really good. Can't wait to see it at WCR '09

Posted by: southernmost914 Dec 26 2008, 07:03 PM

Slick and Sweet!

Steve

Posted by: computers4kids Dec 26 2008, 07:05 PM

Mike...front spoiler is from Renegade and rear is from an aftermarket for an early 914.
Thanks for the compliment...it's been a fun project. Such a sense of accomplishment when you do everything yourself...although much slower.

Posted by: ahdoman Dec 26 2008, 07:14 PM

WOW Mark! I can't believe it's done already! It looks stunning!

Posted by: burton73 Dec 26 2008, 08:05 PM

To say wow is an understatement,

It looks bitchen . Very, very nice. What wheel and tire size do you have on and please explain the air filter setup.

Bob

Posted by: iamchappy Dec 26 2008, 08:24 PM

Very NICE!,,job well done......

Posted by: computers4kids Dec 26 2008, 08:33 PM

Hi Bob...
The wheels I picked-up are a matched set of 1978 fuchs, 16 X 6 and 16 X 7s that are darn near perfect...and fully polished. The caps I bought from ebay and a set of pollished alloy lugs came from AutoAtlanta.

For tires, I bought a set of BF Goodrich 205/45/16 Z rated sports from Costco. Great deal, they gave me an instant 60 dollar rebate from BF Goodrich and the tires ended up costing me 381 out the door balanced and all--which I felt was a great deal for a quality tire. Tip: Had to bring the rims in and say the tires were going on a 911 to get Costco to mount them (policy...only mount stock tires) LOL.

This low profile air cleaner is pretty common for 914s with a v-8...it used to be a B&M product but http://www.holley.com/64280.asp I really like the way it breathes off to the sides.



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Posted by: markb Dec 26 2008, 08:42 PM

Good lookin' car, Mark! Sits a touch high, tho, don't ya think?

Posted by: greenie Dec 26 2008, 08:53 PM

That is a beautiful car!

Sixteen months is a very short period for all that you did.

How many hours per day did you work on this?

Posted by: So.Cal.914 Dec 26 2008, 09:48 PM

I love the way you did the radiator grill, Very Nice.

Posted by: g911 Dec 26 2008, 09:56 PM

Very nice
Is it silver, or does it have a greenish tint to it? Can't tell on my computer.

Posted by: boxstr Dec 26 2008, 09:57 PM

SCHWEET That looks excellent. 4 of the 5 V8 914s that I have had has owned had that same air filter assembly.
Enjoy..
CCLIN2008THEYEARTOGOV8

Posted by: TC 914-8 Dec 26 2008, 11:08 PM

MARK!!!!!! Excelent Job

Like Greenie said 16 months is probally a record for a do it your selfer, for what you did.

Awsome Job one of the best V-8 conversions on the west coast.

I don't think you'll ever be done, there will always be somthing you want shinnier, or something you want stronger, and then want to go faster, and then stop better.

Great job, Enjoy,

Tony

Posted by: wertygrog Dec 27 2008, 04:53 PM

Beautiful!!!

What color is that?

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Dec 27 2008, 06:43 PM

That looks very nice . Nice work Mark

Posted by: Cheapsnake Dec 27 2008, 06:53 PM

Very nicely done. You're an inspiration for me to do my own V8.

Tom

Posted by: slow914 Dec 28 2008, 12:25 PM

Beautiful, love the front and the interior. Whens it getting lower, and how does it drive???

Posted by: plymouth37 Dec 28 2008, 01:50 PM

That was quick! Nice ride!

Posted by: championgt1 Dec 28 2008, 09:29 PM

Great looking car. The paint color looks great with the polished fuchs. I also like the fact that you did not put big flares on it.

NICE!!

Posted by: PanelBilly Dec 28 2008, 09:45 PM

I'd like to see a video of you driving down the street. I want to hear it purr.

Are you bring it to WCR this summer? And where do we sign up to go for a ride?