LS1 or V8 914? Options

[piss'n914]

Hey guys, I've very new to this whole thing. I'm still trying to figure out what is exactly wrong with my 914 (starting and running issue). But whats the possibility or reliability of installing a v8 or v6....other than the immediate install cost. what do ya'll think.

[carr914]

Here's a shot from underneath. So very easy to work on! The Renegade conversion uses an electric water pump mounted alongside the engine, so the stock pump comes off the front of the engine. Intake manifold gets flipped 180 degrees in plan view (it blew my mind that this was possible...for boat applications, maybe?) and the throttle body, MAF and air filter all stick into the rear trunk. But still enough room for golf clubs!

There's a ton of room alongside the engine to change plugs, etc.

Nice, but I still Cringe everytime I see Coolant or Oil Lines running under a 914. To me that is an accident waiting to happen as the cars are low

[Rand]

Nice, but I still Cringe everytime I see Coolant or Oil Lines running under a 914. To me that is an accident waiting to happen as the cars are low

I've heard this concern multiple times, but I have to ask, when's the last time you drug the bottom of your 914 on something? The other thing people say is that metal is better than rubber.... But if you actually did crush it, the metal would stay crushed where the rubber could handle it. Just some thoughts...

[Bruce Hinds]

[quote name='Rand' date='Feb 14 2014, 04:06 PM' post='1998172']
[quote name='carr914' post='1995121' date='Feb 8 2014, 02:21 AM']
Nice, but I still Cringe everytime I see Coolant or Oil Lines running under a 914. To me that is an accident waiting to happen as the cars are low
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Worst thing that usually happens is that you can bend a hanger on a speed bump, but they don't hang down as far as the engine mount if they are run in the recesses of the floor.

[JRust]

Worst thing that usually happens is that you can bend a hanger on a speed bump, but they don't hang down as far as the engine mount if they are run in the recesses of the floor.

Yep it's the shortest route unless you run them through the center tunnel. I'v egot idea's of doing that with my LS1 if I ever get to it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)