Original 1970 914-6 about to go outlaw!, I'm about to hot-rod my 914-6 |
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Original 1970 914-6 about to go outlaw!, I'm about to hot-rod my 914-6 |
Hec |
May 23 2014, 04:45 PM
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Hec Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 14-July 13 From: Mexico City Member No.: 16,122 Region Association: None |
Hello Friends,
The restoration of my 1970 914-6 matching numbers, etc. has been slow... but good. The body work is almost ready and we'll start to assemble all the interiors, electrical, etc. BUT... the engine is going slow, my mechanic is a pretty good one and he "takes his time"... so I asked him... Is it too crazy to put in one of your 2.7L you have around while the original is finished?... not surprisingly he answered "That's the attitude!" let's do it!... I confess I may've been watching too many Magnus Walker videos and stuff that have inspired the idea of pumping up a little bit the performance of my car while keeping all the originality focus of the restoration... although I know I'm entering "the dark side of the force" here... I might never come back!... What do you guys think?! Thanks and have a great weekend, H. |
GeorgeRud |
May 23 2014, 06:00 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
When Porsche first put the 2.7 in the 911, they did not put a front oil cooler on the U.S. cars, though they did on the European 911s. Hence, many aftermarket cooler kits were sold! It can live without one, but will be happier with one (especially if it's not a stock 2.7). I can tell you that it does really make for a great car when it's in a 914.
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Steve |
May 23 2014, 06:11 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,618 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
When Porsche first put the 2.7 in the 911, they did not put a front oil cooler on the U.S. cars, though they did on the European 911s. Hence, many aftermarket cooler kits were sold! It can live without one, but will be happier with one (especially if it's not a stock 2.7). I can tell you that it does really make for a great car when it's in a 914. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I loved my 2.7!! Super reliable and felt great with the stock 901 gearing. With the 3.2 the gearing felt all wrong on the street and I ended up going with a 916. A stock 3.0 with injection also felt fine to me with the stock 901. With a 3.6 there is enough power to just start out in 2nd and not bother with 1st gear, but you end up with a four speed. |
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