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> Bought another 914 today. Added pics!, Got it home & a Few more pics
JRust
post Mar 6 2008, 01:08 AM
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Okay so flame away. I went water cooled. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) .Yes I know I don't pick the car up till friday afternoon. I will post pics then. Best part is it has so little rust I wouldn't even call it rusty. Just a little on the battery tray. None in the hell hole, none in the longs, none in the trunks & none in the floor pans. Downside is the radiator setup is kinda crappy. Sits at a weird angle in the front trunk & has a large cutout. I plan to get Renegades dual fan setup before summer. Anway I need to get to selling some stuff to make room & fund my new ride. If anyone has this Buick 215 v8 please shoot me some advice. It is supposed to have an aluminum block & be very light (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) . Dazzle me with your infinate wisdom (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Mar 6 2008, 01:11 AM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol
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With all you extras you should be able to make it look great. I have heard of this engine in a 914 being very amazing... for a non-Porsche engine (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) I hope to see it soon.
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post Mar 6 2008, 01:26 AM
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QUOTE(Phoenix 914-6GT @ Mar 5 2008, 11:11 PM) *

With all you extras you should be able to make it look great. I have heard of this engine in a 914 being very amazing... for a non-Porsche engine (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) I hope to see it soon.


Guess it's kind of a rebound car from the six I missed. You will see it this summer at the WCR (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif)
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post Mar 6 2008, 02:10 AM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol
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post Mar 6 2008, 08:08 AM
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I think I am the only other one on here with a 215 V8....anything I can do to help...


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post Mar 6 2008, 08:17 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out.
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phil haun should be able to give some advice on the setup. craig sent me a few pics. looks nice. better budget some funding for rear tires on that narrow body car. i bet it's time to thin the herd huh?
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post Mar 6 2008, 08:49 AM
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Definately time to thin the herd! I remember Philips car. I am definately going to do something about the rear. I think I am going to get gt flares. I don't know yet. I'll see what I can fit under. If I can get 215's I may not bother. Maybe a little gentle massaging out to get 225's. I've got the perfect 5-lug setup for the car. Paint is in nice shape so I kinda hate to screw with that now. The flares will be down the list.
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post Mar 6 2008, 08:53 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out.
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leave the paint alone or it's gonna turn into a project. just keep your foot out of it.
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post Mar 6 2008, 09:24 AM
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The Buick 215 is aluminum (heads as well as block). The patent rights to the motor were bought by Land Rover, and it is the engine that they put in a lot of vehicles up through the 1990s (may have changed now, not sure). It is also in Morgans. The biggest issue with these motors is heat. That's why I had to replace the original one in my '95 Discovery. There is a place in England that builds great motors (I put one in my Discovery): http://www.rpiv8.com/homepage.htm
They also sell a lot of other performance upgrades. If you are willing to spend the money (about $13K plus shipping) they have a 5.2 liter version putting out 380BHp!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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post Mar 6 2008, 08:00 PM
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The Buick 215 is aluminum (heads as well as block). The patent rights to the motor were bought by Land Rover, and it is the engine that they put in a lot of vehicles up through the 1990s (may have changed now, not sure). It is also in Morgans. The biggest issue with these motors is heat. That's why I had to replace the original one in my '95 Discovery. There is a place in England that builds great motors (I put one in my Discovery): http://www.rpiv8.com/homepage.htm
They also sell a lot of other performance upgrades. If you are willing to spend the money (about $13K plus shipping) they have a 5.2 liter version putting out 380BHp!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)


Man I'm used to a whoppong 90hp at best. I've never driven a 914 with more than 110hp period. I won't need anymore juice flowin than that. Probably allready a ticket waiting to happen. Here are some pics. Although the car is Orange not red like it looks in the pics. Still picking it up tommorow afternoon (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


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post Mar 6 2008, 09:16 PM
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Very clean looking car!
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post Mar 6 2008, 10:01 PM
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Very cool! That's a perfect motor for a v8 914. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Bill (screen name porsha916) from Bellingham WA has one too.

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post Mar 6 2008, 11:12 PM
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QUOTE(Rand @ Mar 6 2008, 08:01 PM) *

Very cool! That's a perfect motor for a v8 914. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Bill (screen name porsha916) from Bellingham WA has one too.

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Excellent! Maybe we can have a good group shot at WCR this summer (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Mar 6 2008, 11:21 PM
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Cool! I want your engine for my bad boy, 1954 Austin Healey 100-4.
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post Mar 6 2008, 11:37 PM
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Seeing yours is tempting me to look at this one:
http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/car/596324299.html
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post Mar 6 2008, 11:39 PM
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You funny man (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) . Thats my car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) He just hasn't pulled the add
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post Mar 6 2008, 11:46 PM
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Wow this thing handles better than my bug
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great buy on a good lookin car

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post Mar 6 2008, 11:52 PM
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I thought it would be a good garage companion with my Land Rover
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post Mar 7 2008, 12:43 AM
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Looks nice. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Mar 7 2008, 09:11 AM
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Looks nice. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


Thanks! I pick it up in about 6 hours. I will take some more detailed pics then (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif)
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