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| sabokj1999@gmail.com |
 Jan 13 2026, 01:52 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 8-January 25 From: Bedford, PA Member No.: 28,559 Region Association: None  |
I am doing a rotisserie restoration on a 1970 914-6. The engine for the restoration will be a 2.7 with much greater torque and horsepower than the more modest 2.0. I intend to have as a street car and not race it so I was wondering what if any stiffening components would be recommended for my restoration. Your suggestions and knowledge in response would be much appreciated. Thanks, Kevin
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| 930cabman |
Jan 13 2026, 02:26 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,447 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States 
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QUOTE(sabokj1999@gmail.com @ Jan 13 2026, 02:52 PM)  I am doing a rotisserie restoration on a 1970 914-6. The engine for the restoration will be a 2.7 with much greater torque and horsepower than the more modest 2.0. I intend to have as a street car and not race it so I was wondering what if any stiffening components would be recommended for my restoration. Your suggestions and knowledge in response would be much appreciated. Thanks, Kevin (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Might consider this? https://www.ebay.com/itm/332668379275?_skw=...ABk9SR5DtxpD3Zg Is there much deterioration on the rocker areas? Pics? |
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| mepstein |
Jan 13 2026, 02:35 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 20,337 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(930cabman @ Jan 13 2026, 03:26 PM) QUOTE(sabokj1999@gmail.com @ Jan 13 2026, 02:52 PM) I am doing a rotisserie restoration on a 1970 914-6. The engine for the restoration will be a 2.7 with much greater torque and horsepower than the more modest 2.0. I intend to have as a street car and not race it so I was wondering what if any stiffening components would be recommended for my restoration. Your suggestions and knowledge in response would be much appreciated. Thanks, Kevin (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Might consider this? https://www.ebay.com/itm/332668379275?_skw=...ABk9SR5DtxpD3Zg Is there much deterioration on the rocker areas? Pics? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) I just used them on my flared 3.2 build. I wanted a stiffer chassis. But realistically, you don’t need them just because you are installing a 2.7. It’s your choice. |
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| Cairo94507 |
Jan 13 2026, 03:20 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,544 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) I have a '71 914-6 and when we did the rotisserie restoration we added the inner long stiffening kit that has been linked above. Works great and is invisible once carpet is in place. I was running a 3.2 and now have a '95 3.6 in my car and no issues whatsoever. I will add I am stock bodied; not running fat tires, which makes a difference. If you are going with flares, wide tires, might want to do a bit more stiffening. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| sixaddict |
Jan 13 2026, 08:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,014 Joined: 22-January 09 From: Panama City Beach, FL Member No.: 9,961 Region Association: South East States
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I’m with Mark, but I would add save your money. A street car with a 2.7 does not require stiffening. Track car with flares and big tires is totally different animal. …….and should have the stiffening.
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