 If you could plan and build a Streetable 914, aka what options go into the ideal build |
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| Jay Wellwood |
 May 3 2020, 07:39 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 22-January 16 From: Atlanta Member No.: 19,588 Region Association: South East States  |
Lurker, enthusiast, avid planner looking for what you would (or did) opt for if you had, say, 3 years to plan ahead and build a 914...
What are the features/performance you would (or did you) opt for? Pic for Attention-  |
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| Mark Henry |
May 3 2020, 07:58 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
I'd leave that car as is, sways front is a must, good shocks, engine and mechanicals sorted.
But then I'm a 5-bolt six snob (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Honestly if you want a 5-bolt, flares, big engine or /6 that's what I'd be looking for. Even with today's prices a sorted built /6 (or big T4) will cost less than building a /6. My 914 1.8 is a narrow body, now a 3.0 six with fuchs. Here's my engine build thread, the last few pages show the 5- bolt and suspension build. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=229913 |
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| Coondog |
May 3 2020, 08:53 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 24-September 15 From: Apple Valley Calif Member No.: 19,195 Region Association: Southern California 
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Buy the one PMB has for sale and save yourself money, time, breakdowns and headaches
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| twistedstang |
May 3 2020, 09:22 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 228 Joined: 9-January 06 From: Port Huron, MI Member No.: 5,395 Region Association: None
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5 lug
Brembos Narrow body with lots of tire Six No air That's my ideal 914. I've got everything but the six now |
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| Bleyseng |
May 3 2020, 09:30 AM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,036 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
If you don't have six money, then 2056 w/Rabycam, Len Heads,5 bolt, 911 front calipers, Fuchs, wider tires, Fuel injection (Djet, Ljet, Mega...) SSI HE's for heat.
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| 914 Ranch |
May 3 2020, 09:31 AM
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Team Sharp where the 914 grow wings Group: Members Posts: 1,488 Joined: 29-January 16 From: TheNorth Shore Retreat. Deland Member No.: 19,611 Region Association: South East States |
I'm not finished building it yet. The build thread is in The Paddock under AR-14. All the stuff you dream of and front and rear wings.
  Registered and insured in '18, all the lights work even the license plate light which you can see the the pic. |
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| thelogo |
May 3 2020, 09:53 AM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,510 Joined: 6-April 10 Member No.: 11,572 Region Association: None |
I would do a. Big 4 narrow body
Ultra light or featherweight configuration Or as f1 refers to formula e or f2 A drivers car |
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| thelogo |
May 3 2020, 10:04 AM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,510 Joined: 6-April 10 Member No.: 11,572 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Coondog @ May 3 2020, 07:53 AM)  Buy the one PMB has for sale and save yourself money, time, breakdowns and headaches (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
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| Jay Wellwood |
May 3 2020, 10:13 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 22-January 16 From: Atlanta Member No.: 19,588 Region Association: South East States |
FWIW - the pic I posted isn't my Car - but ratehr an example I found and saved when I was researching Porsche Viper Green colors/images.
Looks like some really good suggestions - keep 'em coming guys. |
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| drem914 |
May 3 2020, 12:36 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,054 Joined: 16-May 08 From: Trabuco Canyon, CA Member No.: 9,062 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(Coondog @ May 3 2020, 07:53 AM) Buy the one PMB has for sale and save yourself money, time, breakdowns and headaches PMB #008 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) or find someone else that has done all the sweat, labor and time already |
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| PanelBilly |
May 3 2020, 01:18 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,881 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(Coondog @ May 3 2020, 07:53 AM) Buy the one PMB has for sale and save yourself money, time, breakdowns and headaches (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
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| 911GT2 |
May 3 2020, 01:53 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 195 Joined: 2-March 11 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 12,773 Region Association: Europe
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QUOTE(Coondog @ May 3 2020, 06:53 AM) Buy the one PMB has for sale and save yourself money, time, breakdowns and headaches (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Althoug, it still is a lot of money for a 914. Don't say expensive, just a lot |
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| davehg |
May 3 2020, 02:05 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 206 Joined: 19-September 17 From: PNW Member No.: 21,443 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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I was asking the same questions three years back. IMHO:
Go with the six - I found that the price difference between a Raby engine and a properly retooled six is minimal. The extra cost comes with the oil tanks and plumbing to cool a six, not needed for the smaller 2.0, 2.2, and 2.4. I know of a 3.2 owner who is using a rear electric fan cooled setup, and it works great in SoCal. I went with front oil coolers for my 2.7 6, just because. The 3.2 already had a front cooler and it rarely gets over 200 degrees - even in Palm Desert in the summer it was maybe 210 degrees. An 18qt tank is probably why. You can always do flares later, but there is something about a properly set up narrow bodied street sleeper that I find cool. To the uninitiated, it looks docile and stealth. That s the direction I went with my 2.7 twin plug. Not until you are hard on throttle does the sound give it away. Spend the money on the 5 lug conversion - opens up lots of suspension choices, lots of wheel choices, and better tire options. 901 side shift is fine but do the Tangerine Racing rear shift Rod kit and the bearing. More precise. A 915 isn’t needed until you are into a 3.6, and it adds extra cost. That said, if I were going to do a /4, I’d save myself the hassle and buy the PMB car. Instant fun and power and you know it’s done right, plus you won’t be upside down like me with both of my six conversions. If you are headed down a build path, take your budget and add 50% off the top, and you can see it’s nearly always cheaper to buy vs build. |
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| Chris914n6 |
May 3 2020, 02:30 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,465 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I've already got a rolling chassis so...
• strip & repaint factory Metallic Gold • stock 2.0L FI (have) • drilled 5 lug to use 15x7 Cookie Cutters (have), sticky summer tires • rolled fenders in rear • stock trans (have) -- no benefit to the 915 • A/C system of my design • sway bars • black or painted trim -- chrome is just too much bling for the color • new interior & weatherstrip On the 75 I've owned since 91, I've swapped everything but the paint (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)  (not mine)  |
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| poorsche914 |
May 3 2020, 07:19 PM
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T4 Supercharged Group: Members Posts: 3,133 Joined: 28-May 09 From: Smoky Mountains Member No.: 10,419 Region Association: South East States |
Here's one for you on The Samba
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.thesamba.com-10419-1588555145.1.jpg) 1974 Outlaw Porsche 914 Price: 15,500 1974 Porsche 914 outlaw 2.&L FAT motor, dual 45 dells, external oil coolers. 911 rims,brakes. fiberglass hoods , sport seats , no rust . 16 volt system. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| gereed75 |
May 3 2020, 08:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,346 Joined: 19-March 13 From: Pittsburgh PA Member No.: 15,674 Region Association: North East States
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where is the PMB car listed??
oops just found it below......nice! |
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| potomacmidget |
May 3 2020, 08:49 PM
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I gotta have more cowbell.... Group: Members Posts: 164 Joined: 27-March 11 From: Maryland Member No.: 12,860 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(Chris914n6 @ May 3 2020, 04:30 PM) I've already got a rolling chassis so... • strip & repaint factory Metallic Gold • stock 2.0L FI (have) • drilled 5 lug to use 15x7 Cookie Cutters (have), sticky summer tires • rolled fenders in rear • stock trans (have) -- no benefit to the 915 • A/C system of my design • sway bars • black or painted trim -- chrome is just too much bling for the color • new interior & weatherstrip On the 75 I've owned since 91, I've swapped everything but the paint (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (not mine) That’s my car! Credit goes to its prior owner wndsrfr ! |
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| thelogo |
May 3 2020, 11:22 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,510 Joined: 6-April 10 Member No.: 11,572 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(poorsche914 @ May 3 2020, 06:19 PM) Here's one for you on The Samba (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.thesamba.com-10419-1588555145.1.jpg) 1974 Outlaw Porsche 914 Price: 15,500 1974 Porsche 914 outlaw 2.&L FAT motor, dual 45 dells, external oil coolers. 911 rims,brakes. fiberglass hoods , sport seats , no rust . 16 volt system. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) Not my style but not bad (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) |
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| 914 Ranch |
May 4 2020, 03:11 AM
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Team Sharp where the 914 grow wings Group: Members Posts: 1,488 Joined: 29-January 16 From: TheNorth Shore Retreat. Deland Member No.: 19,611 Region Association: South East States |
Yep, still working on it…
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| Mark Henry |
May 4 2020, 06:40 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(poorsche914 @ May 3 2020, 09:19 PM) Here's one for you on The Samba (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.thesamba.com-10419-1588555145.1.jpg) 1974 Outlaw Porsche 914 Price: 15,500 1974 Porsche 914 outlaw 2.&L FAT motor, dual 45 dells, external oil coolers. 911 rims,brakes. fiberglass hoods , sport seats , no rust . 16 volt system. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) Every time I start thinking 17"+ rims would look good on a 914 I see a pic like this and it makes me even more happy with my 15" fuchs. |
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