914 SHO - who dunit?, I'm going to do it - 3.2L V6 SHO Options

[3d914]

I thought I read a posting that listed all the different types of 914 conversions done over the years. I saved it but can't find it for some reason.

Anyhow - I remember there being a 914 SHO V6 in the list. Does anyone know who has done one of these - not just thought about it, but actually built one?

I'll go it alone if necessary, but I'd be curious to discuss some approaches with someone who's been there.

TIA, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

[messix]

it can't be any taller than a sbc.

[LvSteveH]

it can't be any taller than a sbc.

In a 914 a chevy 350 measures 20" from the crankshaft centerline to the deck lid. That's just enough room to clear a low profile intake manifold, holley carb and a k&n low profile air cleaner.

It will be interesting to see what the SHO motor measures.

[jd74914]

it can't be any taller than a sbc.

In a 914 a chevy 350 measures 20" from the crankshaft centerline to the deck lid. That's just enough room to clear a low profile intake manifold, holley carb and a k&n low profile air cleaner.

It will be interesting to see what the SHO motor measures.

Me too. I have always thought these would be a perfect 914 motor. As said above, once the belt driven things are off they are supposed to be able to clear 9k RPM (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) . The only thing IMHO that would make them a better transplant candidate is if the iron block was aluminum.

As far as power goes, they are supposed to gain a huge amount (20+) of horsepower when the restrictive exhaust is removed and replaced with something else. The other heat thing is that I have heard that the intake manifold is symmetrical so it can be rotated 180 degrees to ease fitment issues.