![]() |
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
![]() |
tadink |
![]()
Post
#1
|
Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 379 Joined: 28-December 09 From: Napa Member No.: 11,181 Region Association: Northern California ![]() |
Hey all -
can someone point me to a good comprehensive build list / budget for a 3.0 conversion on a 1.7L vehicle? It has been pointed out by numerous posters that it is hard to budget for, and that whatever number I choose is going to be too low - but it might be useful for the forum to have a fairly complete "what do you need" list for the inexperienced amongst us - at the LOW end of the range. I realize that for each item if you go nuts and buy new / gold plate the stuff it will be lots more, but in order to get a project on the road at the low end, what am I looking at????.....I'll start (but I envision this in an excel spreadsheet with numbers low/high/ideal next to the items). I'll compile the excel sheet and share with the group when we're done - 2.7 - 3.0 - 3.2L Donor engine - running $4,000 - 5,000 - $10,000 Refurb if needed - $??? CIS brains or Carbs - $??? Clutch - $???? Trans (915?) - $2,000 - 3,000 Engine Tin - $??? Oil Cooling system - cooler and lineset - $1,000 Upgraded CVs - ???? 5 Lug rear hubs - ???? 5 Lug Fronts w/ brake upgrade - $1,000 Fuel distribution system - $???? What am I missing? And Andy - how do we share excel files or similar with the group? Cheers and Happy Holidays everyone - I hope Santa brings us all good Porsche stuff this year! td |
![]() ![]() |
Series9 |
![]()
Post
#2
|
Lesbians taste like chicken. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,444 Joined: 22-August 04 From: DeLand, FL Member No.: 2,602 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
Get a good 3.2. Pay to have a shop check it out and pay a reasonable price for a GOOD 3.2. ($7-8k)
After that, plan another $9k to finish it correctly by a professional or $9k for you to make the mistakes yourself, repay to correct your mistakes, and then, eventually arrive at the finish line. Smaller engines are pointless because they have substantially fewer hp and cost only a couple of grand less (to accomplish correctly). If you do go small, you can save on an external oil system and custom clutch. A 2.4E is the biggest I go without the external oil system. The 2.4E is a really good engine for a 914, but the chances of finding a used one that doesn't need to be at least topped ($5k) is pretty remote. Carbs are truly terrible. Get the 3.2 and enjoy digital FI as the factory intended. A stock 3.2 is an absolute joy to drive in any 914. Regardless, get an engine with FI. Any FI is better than carbs. The 2.4E or S has MFI. MFI pumps are very expensive to repair, so make sure you get a running engine in very good condition. The 2.7 and 3.0 have CIS. It's a good, reliable system that runs well but has power limitations due to the mild cams that are required to keep the system in tune. The 3.2 has Motronic. This is basically the progenitor of all modern FI systems. To this day, all Porsches are delivered with FI in the lineage of the original Motronic. Turn the key and go. .....End of stream-of-consciousness conversion info......... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/type.gif) |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 10th June 2024 - 10:02 AM |
All rights reserved 914World.com © since 2002 |
914World.com is the fastest growing online 914 community! We have it all, classifieds, events, forums, vendors, parts, autocross, racing, technical articles, events calendar, newsletter, restoration, gallery, archives, history and more for your Porsche 914 ... |