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| ehokana |
 Feb 13 2014, 09:50 PM
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I'm still slowly preparing to start my full '73 2.0 restoration- in the mean time, I've been driving the car and figuring out what needs to be done. I want to keep the car very close to stock, but also want to make a few improvements to make the car a little more enjoyable.
I'm thinking about doing a hydraulic cam on the rebuild and a little higher compression pistons, larger brake master, hydraulic lifts for the hood and trunk instead of the springs, and maybe ditching the inner door handles for pulls instead. (I guess I like the RS style look) I know there are a ton of mods out there and was wondering if anyone has experience with any that I'm thinking about doing, or have done any others that you would recommend. |
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| Mike Bellis |
Feb 13 2014, 10:37 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None 
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As you can see from my build thread, I like to leave mine in pristine stock original condition.
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| ConeDodger |
Feb 14 2014, 12:40 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,614 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(Mike Bellis @ Feb 13 2014, 08:37 PM)  As you can see from my build thread, I like to leave mine in pristine stock original condition. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) I did NOT see that coming! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) |
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| ehokana |
Feb 14 2014, 12:48 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 99 Joined: 11-August 13 From: SoCal Member No.: 16,237 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Feb 13 2014, 10:40 PM) QUOTE(Mike Bellis @ Feb 13 2014, 08:37 PM) As you can see from my build thread, I like to leave mine in pristine stock original condition. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) I did NOT see that coming! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) I don't think anyone saw that coming... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) I'm not against doing the valves but I do drive the car regularly and plan to keep it that way, so the hydraulic cam doesn't worry me too much. It is definitely something I'm not set on doing yet though Anyone swap their starter for a high torque starter? I happened to see them on pelican but don't know much about the units. |
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| Andyrew |
Feb 14 2014, 01:20 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(ehokana @ Feb 13 2014, 10:48 PM) QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Feb 13 2014, 10:40 PM) QUOTE(Mike Bellis @ Feb 13 2014, 08:37 PM) As you can see from my build thread, I like to leave mine in pristine stock original condition. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) I did NOT see that coming! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) I don't think anyone saw that coming... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) I'm not against doing the valves but I do drive the car regularly and plan to keep it that way, so the hydraulic cam doesn't worry me too much. It is definitely something I'm not set on doing yet though Anyone swap their starter for a high torque starter? I happened to see them on pelican but don't know much about the units. I just bought This for my v8 conversion. My old one had bad bushings and I couldnt replace them. http://www.ebay.com/itm/261387291529 And I like mods as well (sig) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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Posts in this topic
ehokana 914 Improvements/mods? Feb 13 2014, 09:50 PM
ClayPerrine
Anyone swap their starter for a high torque star... Feb 14 2014, 06:53 AM
'73-914kid I would caution you away from a hydraulic cam. The... Feb 14 2014, 12:13 AM damesandhotrods I felt that by the ’73 2.0 litre Porsche pretty ... Feb 14 2014, 12:25 AM '73-914kid I speak from experience here, but when I first bui... Feb 14 2014, 01:07 AM Joe Sharp
I speak from experience here, but when I first bu... Feb 14 2014, 05:52 AM ehokana Well now I'm rethinking the hydraulic cam. I... Feb 14 2014, 01:29 AM Cap'n Krusty
Well now I'm rethinking the hydraulic cam. I... Feb 14 2014, 09:25 AM euro911 I agree on the 1.7L rocker arms, 911 swivels, and ... Feb 14 2014, 03:16 AM JStroud
I agree on the 1.7L rocker arms, 911 swivels, and... Feb 14 2014, 09:47 AM Bleyseng More Fun?
yep, 911 swivel feet, better cam, 2056cc... Feb 14 2014, 04:50 AM saigon71 +1 on the hi-torque mini starter. It's also l... Feb 14 2014, 07:31 AM Mark Henry Stickers....GReddy sticker alone adds 50hp! Feb 14 2014, 07:41 AM MoveQik If you don't have one already, front sway bar.... Feb 14 2014, 07:43 AM barefoot Not necessarily a change, but be sure to check the... Feb 14 2014, 08:40 AM Philip W. Too many to list-
o.k. , i'll try - the whole... Feb 14 2014, 09:00 AM |
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