914 at the cross roads Options

[PotterPorsche]

My brother purchased another 914 project. It currently has a mazda non turbo rotary conversion. It is currently not running, but apparently it ran in SCCA. It also has a radiator kit plumbed to the front. I have been reviewing his options:

Option 1: Spend money on the rotary to determine the health of the engine. Decide the cost to repair the rotary and figure out the wiring.

Option 2 :He still has a type iv 71mmx 101mm long block. Determine cost of repair or rebuild, figure out what's missing, and get it back on the street.

Option 3: convert to 4 cylinder Subaru wrx engine. determine the cost

Option 4: convert to 6 cylinder Subaru ez30d engine. determine the cost.

Looking for input from forum members who have any one of these options 1-4, with pros' and con's.

Also for option 3-4 what real world cost are? what should be considered? Ball park on how many hours these conversions typically take?

[PotterPorsche]

Is there a Subaru checklist prior to conversion?

for instance:
1. you need a cradle
2. you need to decide on aftermarket ecm or stock
3. wiring loom conversion
4. clutch & flywheel
5. radiator placement
6. water pump placement
7. 901 tranny adapter
8. jdm engine or rebuilt


I saw the thread mentioning all the Subaru vendors that support the conversion. It would be nice to know a ballpark figure of what one would expect prior to diving in.

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Is there a Subaru checklist prior to conversion?

for instance:
1. you need a cradle
2. you need to decide on aftermarket ecm or stock
3. wiring loom conversion
4. clutch & flywheel
5. radiator placement
6. water pump placement
7. 901 tranny adapter
8. jdm engine or rebuilt


I saw the thread mentioning all the Subaru vendors that support the conversion. It would be nice to know a ballpark figure of what one would expect prior to diving in.

1= $650. <$200 if you build your own
2= $2000 + tune for aftermarket
3= $175 if you do it yourself and already have an OEM harness to strip. Appx 40 hr's to convert.
4= $200 w/o flywheel which should come from donor car.
5= <$150 for new radiator and twin fan set up.
6= OEM engine mounted water pump
7= Why? Use the Suby Trans. $250-$999 for a 5 speed. Another $150 to lock out rear drive function. Parts not used from Suby trans will sell for $250-$350.
9= Neither. Buy a donor car. You'll save $2000 on just on the ECU. Many parts from air bags, radiator, tires, automatic trans, etc. that you can sell. Buy a running donor so you know the engine runs. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)