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| Patmagic |
 Mar 14 2013, 01:34 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 9 Joined: 14-March 13 From: Las Vegas Member No.: 15,653 Region Association: None  |
Hello all. Hope I'm in the right place. Thinking of buying a 73 914 with the Subaru svx conversion already done (in a garage) It's a California car so no rust. How do I know if it's been done reasonably correct. Can I assume that the worst thing that could happen is that the engine could be bad and I'll just need to replace it. It's an SVX 6 with the original 914 transmission. Does that set up sound correct? My goal is to be able to drive anywhere without worry. Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks, the car is currently on ebay.
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| speed metal army |
Mar 16 2013, 11:01 PM
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Waiting for the rain to stop... Group: Members Posts: 1,068 Joined: 4-September 10 From: PNW Member No.: 12,137 Region Association: Canada |
Yes, a V8 conversion can be super economical.Its cheap HP and reliability,and really isnt that tough to do.The guys at Renegade are good guys.The cooling system they offer works.
The conversion can also be lots o $$$ depending on what you do.(Motor,trans chassis etc.) Either way,a v8 914 is a blast! I did it,and have zero regrets,just lots of fun in my overpowered go-kart.For me it "fixed" the car,that is,everything I didnt like about the car was resolved.Im actually considering building another one,just for kicks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Its always entertaining blowing away the Muscle car contingent with a 914.It leaves them utterly confused. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) |
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| Patmagic |
Mar 21 2013, 03:58 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 9 Joined: 14-March 13 From: Las Vegas Member No.: 15,653 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(speed metal army @ Mar 16 2013, 10:01 PM)  Yes, a V8 conversion can be super economical.Its cheap HP and reliability,and really isnt that tough to do.The guys at Renegade are good guys.The cooling system they offer works. The conversion can also be lots o $$$ depending on what you do.(Motor,trans chassis etc.) Either way,a v8 914 is a blast! I did it,and have zero regrets,just lots of fun in my overpowered go-kart.For me it "fixed" the car,that is,everything I didnt like about the car was resolved.Im actually considering building another one,just for kicks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Its always entertaining blowing away the Muscle car contingent with a 914.It leaves them utterly confused. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) Well, if anyone was following this, the ebay guy didn't sell me the car. Kind of a relief really because I'm convinced now that for what I want, the LS1 conversion is the way to go. I know the purists out there will be disappointed, but I figure these cars will stay around much longer if they are actually being driven and not rusting in a yard some place waiting to be worked on. Now I just need to get a clear idea about what I should be looking for in a car for the conversion. I suppose I should concentrate on a rust free car with some suspension upgrades if I'm lucky. Does anyone know where els to look for cars aside from ebay and autotrader? |
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Patmagic Buying an SVX Subaru conversion. What to look for? Mar 14 2013, 01:34 PM
JRust I saw that on ebay. It looks pretty solid & de... Mar 14 2013, 01:43 PM Tedman5 Don't fall into the "no rust" mental... Mar 14 2013, 02:16 PM KELTY360 I'd make sure I knew of any regulations regard... Mar 14 2013, 02:46 PM BIGKAT_83 A member here on the site did the car a couple of ... Mar 14 2013, 02:51 PM jhadler Okay, so looking at the fleabay add and pictures, ... Mar 14 2013, 02:52 PM
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Okay, so looking at the fleabay add and pictures,... Mar 14 2013, 06:42 PM Patmagic
Okay, so looking at the fleabay add and pictures... Mar 14 2013, 07:53 PM JRust
Two very good points. I thought the same thing on... Mar 14 2013, 08:19 PM Chris H. You might ask the guy if there have been any issue... Mar 14 2013, 08:38 PM Patmagic
You might ask the guy if there have been any issu... Mar 16 2013, 10:30 PM kg6dxn Renegade builds some cool stuff. You could build o... Mar 16 2013, 10:41 PM brant buy one already built and you will likely save a t... Mar 21 2013, 04:00 PM Patmagic
buy one already built and you will likely save a ... Mar 21 2013, 05:10 PM dpires914
[quote name='brant' post='1838084' date='Mar 21 2... Mar 21 2013, 05:35 PM gopack
[quote name='brant' post='1838084' date='Mar 21 ... Mar 22 2013, 10:18 AM Patmagic Well after all of my bidding on the eBay suby car,... Mar 25 2013, 08:05 AM Chris H. Nice buy! You might find the 3.3l to be enoug... Mar 25 2013, 08:57 PM JRust Congrats! That looks like a solid car & wi... Mar 25 2013, 09:27 PM John1180 Hey post some pics for those of us that didn't... Mar 25 2013, 09:32 PM |
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