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Posted by: stevesc_us Jul 13 2021, 07:39 AM

Curious as to what you all think of this conversion. No affiliation. Sure looks like a lot of money was spent on this.

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/porsche/914/2479061.html

Posted by: mepstein Jul 13 2021, 09:18 AM

It must of cost a pretty penny to get the engine and trans into the car. I would be concerned about the almost stock brakes on a car that probably weighs a couple hundred pounds more.

Engine -365 vs 250
Trans -180 vs 72
Radiator & coolant - xxx?

Posted by: mgarrison Jul 13 2021, 09:47 AM

I see they vented into the fender wells, but where the H-E-double hockey sticks is the air coming in to the radiator!

Posted by: IronHillRestorations Jul 13 2021, 10:08 AM

I can't tell from the pics, but I'm going to guess they've cut ducts in the front panel behind the grills

Posted by: mepstein Jul 13 2021, 10:44 AM

Either that or there is an opening behind their front plate.

Posted by: arbitrary Jul 13 2021, 08:51 PM

The ad quotes a weight of 1950 pounds… seems a bit optimistic?

Posted by: Montreal914 Jul 13 2021, 09:44 PM

Still a reasonable price.
Needs a set of 5 lugs Fuchs though

Posted by: mepstein Jul 14 2021, 05:33 AM

That’s what an early car weighs with an oem engine.

Posted by: rgalla9146 Jul 14 2021, 06:34 AM

No way it's 1,950, I'd bet on 2,250
Still a lively package.
I love the concept and that they charted new territory and got it done.
I'd want to see it look more 'factory'......like it grew there.
The wiring and dipstick across the rear trunk is an eyesore.
And of course brakes and five lugs.

Posted by: Chris H. Jul 14 2021, 07:07 AM

The drive train seems very low in the chassis. Seems like it will scrape on something easily.

Posted by: Cairo94507 Jul 14 2021, 07:34 AM

This car has been posted before.

Posted by: david63 Jul 14 2021, 12:51 PM

Wonder if the turbo 4 from the 718 Boxster/Cayman is physically smaller? Bet someone does that swap eventually depending on the physical size of the engine. They make pretty good power….

Posted by: matthepcat Jul 14 2021, 05:18 PM

That exhaust hangs way low

Posted by: flat4guy Jul 17 2021, 09:56 PM

Overall a good looking car - but then I start to nit pick the small stuff. Rear window tape/caulking looks bad, interior trim not perfect, etc... but a cool car.