first 914, New 75 1.8 FI needs upgrades Options

[warpig]

I am looking for advice on upgrades to put in> I am thinking of switching to duel carbs and an aftermarket exhaust, in the hopes of going with forced aspiration in the future. It runs now and that is fine but would like to start collecting parts in order to do a total rebuild int the next year or so. I am looking for advice on building a reliable car with more hp and torque than really necessary but the street not the track. Any info is greatly appreciated.

[realred914]

you may not be happy with the carbs with teh stock cam, and exhaust system. you have the very restrictive california exhaust on a 1975 if stock. you can gain a bunch of power and lower temps on teh engine by replacing the exhaust headers with the early ones the stainless steel ones flow even better than factory ones, this allow you to keep the heater. other options eliminate the heater but off more flow. the stainless ones will really wake up the car (I have some for sale, pm if interested!)


you likely have a smog pump rid your self of that and gain some more power.


one thing to keep in mind is that califfornazia may at any time backdate smog testing to older cars (nearly every year a bill is sponsered to do this in the state house, them crack pots get close to passing it too) so dot get to wild on this car with modifications that cant be put back, else you can loose the whole investment in upgrades if they decide to smog test you.

if your planning super charging, get carbs that are set up for it if you do a blow thru system, the carbs have to be able to handle the pressure.


also bring your babnk account, some of these modification can be very pricey.

good luck