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upgrading to 914-6 |
Ronnie J |
Jan 4 2005, 11:26 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 20 Joined: 31-October 04 From: Fairbanks, AK Member No.: 3,039 |
Was wondering if anyone has dealt with Motor Meister on there 914-6 engines. I know it's a little pricey but for me it seems the easiest way for a shade tree mechanic like myself to do the upgrade. Any and all suggestions are appreciated.
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Root_Werks |
Jan 4 2005, 11:32 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,456 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/boldblue.gif) I looked at the title and thought, my favorite subject! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/boldblue.gif)
Actually, I know a couple of guys who had MM motors. I guess they didn't last that long or take much abuse. But never had one myself. Not that the engines exploded or anything, just lost compression in a couple of the cylinders, started smoking after only a couple of years. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif) |
Brent |
Jan 4 2005, 11:37 AM
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Every month is Oktober Group: Members Posts: 1,360 Joined: 16-December 04 From: North San Jose Member No.: 3,291 Region Association: Northern California |
Thanks for inquiring about MM. I have been eyeing there offerings myself.
Root_Werks, your insights are always appreciated. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif) |
Root_Werks |
Jan 4 2005, 11:47 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,456 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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Ronnie J |
Jan 4 2005, 11:50 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 20 Joined: 31-October 04 From: Fairbanks, AK Member No.: 3,039 |
Like I said it's a little pricey, and I want to get the original type oil cooler that goes with it also. I spoke with the rep and there is a warranty and you can also get an extended warranty ( I don't know the price of the warranty though). It also comes with all the tin. I don't know but this seems like a good deal seeing that you would have to track down all the parts for a be correct install and you also have a warranty. I will not AXing and it will be just a weekend car for me.
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Dave_Darling |
Jan 4 2005, 11:51 AM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 15,051 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
If you think the MM motors and conversions are expensive, you need to re-adjust how you think about 911 engines and 914-6 conversions... They seem to be cheap, in both senses of the word. Hunt around some of the 911 boards for feedback on them some time.
--DD |
736conver |
Jan 4 2005, 11:53 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,117 Joined: 25-May 03 From: SE Wisconsin Member No.: 736 Region Association: None |
MM prices are cheap....Almost too cheap.
I have dealt with them in selling my items to them but never bought anything. Too many bad stories to trust them with thousands of dollars. Just my opinion though... |
Ronnie J |
Jan 4 2005, 11:57 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 20 Joined: 31-October 04 From: Fairbanks, AK Member No.: 3,039 |
So Dave in your opinion does this look like a good deal? I am new to all this and am looking for opinions from the people who have been around the 914 world longer than myself, which is virtually no time.
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J P Stein |
Jan 4 2005, 12:10 PM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
MM?........how much heart ache do you need?
I've bought parts from them, but would never consider buying an engine. Go to the Pelican 911 BBS and do a search for MM/Motor Miester. |
Trekkor |
Jan 4 2005, 12:18 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
If I upgrade to a larger 911 motor someday it will come from a wrecked car. I can't spend huge bucks right now.
Listen to me, I'm already talking upgrades and I haven't even run what I have (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif) KT |
Rusty |
Jan 4 2005, 12:20 PM
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Wanted: Engine case GA003709 Group: Admin Posts: 7,952 Joined: 24-December 02 From: North Alabama Member No.: 6 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
I bought a Bosch rebuilt distributor from them when I needed to replace my Marelli (couldn't get cap & rotor anymore). (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mad.gif)
Distributor arrived... and, well... it worked after I finished tightening and cleaning everything up. It just seemed like sloppy workmanship. But, in fairness, it worked and worked well. As far as their engines go, I've spoken to Roy. He's a good salesman, but the reviews on Rennlist and Pelican scared me away. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/blink.gif) -Lawrence |
Joe Bob |
Jan 4 2005, 12:24 PM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
I know a guy that actually has GOOD running MM motor. But even he says to run away.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif)
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Kerrys914 |
Jan 4 2005, 12:51 PM
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Dear, the parts I just sold paid for that part ;) Group: Members Posts: 1,568 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Williamsburg, VA Member No.: 16 |
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For me half (okay maybe 1/3) the fun was gathering all the parts (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) It was a good feeling getting a deal on a part and knowing you just saved yourself $400 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/boldblue.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/boldblue.gif) You will also learn alot by watching and reading this and other boards. The time it takes to get all (most) of the parts is good time to research and read about other projects and problems (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif) In any event welcome and have fun with your conversion.. Cheers |
sixnotfour |
Jan 4 2005, 12:57 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,598 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
How big of motor are you thinking about ?
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SirAndy |
Jan 4 2005, 12:58 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,854 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) i said it before: run for the hills! cheap and used parts + no attention to detail = short lifetime ... you get what you pay for, an in MM's case, that's garbage! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) Andy |
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Ronnie J |
Jan 4 2005, 01:17 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 20 Joined: 31-October 04 From: Fairbanks, AK Member No.: 3,039 |
From the sounds of all this I think I'll have my current engine built to 2056 and be a happy camper (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) . Thanks for all the input.
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seanery |
Jan 4 2005, 02:24 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
Ronnie,
I considered a MM "Quick 6 fix" when I lived in LA. I went out to their shop and checked it out. It was interesting, but I didn't see many new parts, I think there was a lot of cleaning and reusing going on. I asked around and heard lots of horror stories, so I went another way. |
joea9146 |
Jan 4 2005, 02:55 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 663 Joined: 10-February 03 From: Denver, NC Member No.: 283 Region Association: None |
Dont Do it.....
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