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[Subie914]

Hi, I am looking at a 914 to buy. I am new to 914's, so I dont know a whole lot about them yet. I am aware of the rust issues (hell hole, etc.) and have checked out the car I'm looking at thoroughly. It looks to be in good condition in that department. However, it will need mechanical work since it has been sitting for a while. I am planning a Subaru swap for drivetrain. For suspension / brakes I am looking for a setup good for a nice handling weekend street and occasional track day car.

My question is:
How much money (ballpark) am I looking at to revamp suspension / brakes for a nice handling weekend street and occasional track day car?

Thanks in advance for any advice. I appreciate it!

[flippa]

Have someone that knows these cars take a good look at it. There are lots of places that the rust can hide on these cars.

If you are serious for this car, and the seller doesn't mind, pull out the backpad & carpets to see the firewall, floors and interior structural parts. Most (if not all) of the Northeast cars I have looked at have serious issues hiding under the carpets at the floor/inner longitudional and along the rear floor/firewall.

Bring a floor jack & get a real good look at all the suspention mounts, console & bottom of the longs, all big problem areas.

I have looked at many cars up here that while they may look great are nothing but parts cars due to the rust.

Feel free to give me a call if you are in Eastern Mass.