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Posted by: patrick3000 Jun 26 2009, 01:17 PM

It’s not every day that you return from work to find a large box in the driveway:



Wonder what's inside:



I think that Jim approves:



Looks pretty good:



It's a 2.4 four for the 71 914:



Here is the for sale thread for the current engine:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=97075

Posted by: McMark Jun 26 2009, 01:26 PM

Sure is purdy.

Posted by: championgt1 Jun 26 2009, 01:36 PM

Posted by: PanelBilly Jun 26 2009, 01:50 PM

I bet I know what your doing this weekend. Looks like you got a helper to hand you tools too. Just need to teach him wrench, socket, 10MM and 13MM and you'll have the perfest assistant.

Posted by: Smitty911 Jun 26 2009, 05:14 PM

Sure is Prudy!!

Who built it for you, H.P. TQ. Rough cost, Details man, Details,

Posted by: r_towle Jun 26 2009, 06:33 PM

Details detail details??????

Please fess up...

HP, TQ, Price, Vendor

Rich

Posted by: Todd Enlund Jun 26 2009, 07:02 PM

The break-in instructions are from aircooled.net...

Posted by: patrick3000 Jun 26 2009, 08:15 PM

Thanks guys, it really does look nice, hope she runs as good as she looks!



It’s from e-bay and was very reasonably priced.

Here is the link to the add

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=370201454753

I could not build up the 1.7 engine the way I wanted for the purchase price including shipping from California.

Posted by: McMark Jun 26 2009, 08:50 PM

Might I suggest, a fire up video.

Posted by: Gint Jun 26 2009, 09:13 PM

please...

Posted by: barada Jun 28 2009, 05:28 PM

Link doesn't work. Loos like a fun time to be had for sure.

Posted by: ghuff Jun 28 2009, 05:47 PM

Another local 914!

Good to see they exist in MD. Beginning to think I was one of maybe two here.

Posted by: jsayre914 Jun 28 2009, 05:59 PM

where are you guys, i drive my 914 to baltimore 5 days a week? I would love to see another 914 on the road. Bout a month ago, i saw a black 914 in canton. and then i saw one on 83.

Lets get togeather for a beer one day. Comon guys


very sweet engine, i hope to have mine looking like that one day

Posted by: barada Jul 7 2009, 12:17 PM

Did you get it in?

Posted by: barada Nov 7 2009, 09:50 PM

What are your thoughts on the motor? I am wanting to add some power to mine.


Thanks
Phillip

Posted by: jim_hoyland Nov 8 2009, 08:16 AM

Posted by: rick 918-S Nov 8 2009, 08:24 AM

OMG! and a little helper to boot

Posted by: Solo914 Nov 9 2009, 10:21 AM

Random, I found this on Youtube. Looks like its the same engine.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gp9FpidesQ

Kyle

Posted by: patrick3000 Oct 19 2012, 01:11 PM

As sometimes happens with a project like this life gets in the way but at last progress.

The motor a (2.4 four) is in, SSI's, Triad West, Anti Sway, Bilsteins, 180lb springs and a deep sump.

Still to go 2.0 combo gauge and some misc wiring.

Finally getting close

Posted by: bulitt Oct 19 2012, 03:16 PM

Seriously, some of us (me) should reference historical events during our builds.
"yup did an engine swap, it was a 2.4 presidential term build"...

Pulled the motor during Clinton
Back in during Bush
Obama fired it up!

Posted by: patrick3000 Mar 21 2013, 01:16 PM

Yes that is the engine and she is a runner

Posted by: patrick3000 Apr 17 2013, 01:16 PM

The only thing left is to clear a misfire, most likely a stuck jet:

Here are a few pictures shot last weekend.

http://s146.photobucket.com/user/speedstershop/media/Almostdone_zps064ce41b.jpg.html

http://s146.photobucket.com/user/speedstershop/media/Almostdone2_zps968da635.jpg.html

http://s146.photobucket.com/user/speedstershop/media/Almostdone3_zpsf45f20cb.jpg.html

http://s146.photobucket.com/user/speedstershop/media/Almostdone4_zpse8405a9b.jpg.html

Posted by: 3d914 Apr 20 2013, 04:57 AM

Great looking car, Karl. I love the green with tan interior. Good looks and quick motor - enjoy!

Posted by: patrick3000 Apr 22 2013, 09:09 AM

Thanks, I'm not sure that I like the tips on the Triad West. I have a stock muffler and picked up another valance at Hershey, thanks Dave. I may change out the exhaust for a different look.

Posted by: patrick3000 Apr 27 2013, 12:03 PM

I drove this car today for the first time since 2009. The expectations were high for this project and she did not disappoint. The engine has lots and lots of power and she pulls well up to 5000rpm's. The suspension is tight and she tracks straight and sticks like glue. We need to fix the speedo, button up a few items and she should be fit for duty.

A big thank you to GT Performance for a job well done and under budget

Posted by: JmuRiz Apr 28 2013, 09:23 AM

Great news, should be fun to drive around this spring!

Posted by: patrick3000 May 25 2013, 06:09 PM

She's back - Plan to take her for a long drive this weekend

http://s146.photobucket.com/user/speedstershop/media/Right-1_zpsaa786877.jpg.html

http://s146.photobucket.com/user/speedstershop/media/Left_zps7ffc9bf4.jpg.html

http://s146.photobucket.com/user/speedstershop/media/Home_zpsa9ceb54b.jpeg.html

Posted by: JmuRiz May 25 2013, 06:43 PM

Looks sharp!

Posted by: TargaToy May 25 2013, 09:24 PM

I'm here! Am I one of the two?

Posted by: patrick3000 Jun 20 2013, 02:31 PM

At least one other, picked up the 70GT today from the shop and it's starting to look a lot like the 70's around here. Time to work on the storage lift.

http://s146.photobucket.com/user/speedstershop/media/image_zps526d250f.jpg.html