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| brainf18 |
 May 12 2019, 10:12 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 12-May 19 From: Louisville KY Member No.: 23,116 Region Association: None  |
First post, so here goes! New to 914's but not to Porsches, I've owned every version of the 911 from the SC to the 991.2 and 924/944/968 models.
I live in Louisville KY and just purchased a 1973 1.7. The engine is tired and leaking oil from every orifice. The body and interior where professionally restored about 10 years ago and still look really nice. Just need a solid powerplant to make it a great driver. Can anyone recommend a good Type IV engine rebuilder? I'd like to not go too crazy with the rebuild and keep it mostly stock. My only wish list item is to increase displacement out to 2.0L and convert to electronic ignition. Shipping the engine anywhere in the US is fine. I want a great rebuild, and no customer service hassles. I don't mind spending alittle extra to get the best. With that....Who do you guys recommend?.... |
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| Krieger |
May 12 2019, 10:37 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,803 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None 
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Since you are willing to ship send it to Original Customs in Michigan. Give Mark a call.
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| mepstein |
May 12 2019, 12:39 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,876 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(Krieger @ May 12 2019, 12:37 PM)  Since you are willing to ship send it to Original Customs in Michigan. Give Mark a call. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
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| thelogo |
May 12 2019, 12:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,510 Joined: 6-April 10 Member No.: 11,572 Region Association: None |
Even if you just want to
Punch it to 2.0 and freshen up Regardless of displacement its not cheap If you buy something pulled or dropped from another 914 you will save huge amounts of time and money Good Running 1.7 or 1.8 is fraction of cost and almost as much fun as a 1911 with all the goodies |
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| Minerva's 914 |
May 12 2019, 01:10 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 379 Joined: 24-December 15 From: Chapel Hill, NC Member No.: 19,489 Region Association: South East States
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fat performance ca
I shipped my 2.0 to them for rebuild. Great service, knowledgeable staff, and the motor is strong. Might give them a call. Not cheap but best craftsmanship around. Long time type 4 shop. |
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| brainf18 |
May 12 2019, 01:21 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 12-May 19 From: Louisville KY Member No.: 23,116 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Krieger @ May 12 2019, 12:37 PM) Since you are willing to ship send it to Original Customs in Michigan. Give Mark a call. Just sent Mark and Email. Thanks for the info! |
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