Converting to a 914-6, I am not a mechanic... Am I crazy....? |
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Converting to a 914-6, I am not a mechanic... Am I crazy....? |
Beeliner |
Oct 21 2014, 05:54 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 398 Joined: 2-August 14 From: Fairfield, CT Member No.: 17,725 Region Association: North East States |
I purchased a 1975 914 that is very original, except for the change of color.
This is my fifth one. I bought three new in the seventies, and two recently. The problem is that I will be mostly supplying the money, and not the expertise... My mechanic is factory trained and was drooling over the opportunity. He just finished a Boxster rebuild over the weekend. Here is a picture of the car. It recently had a rustectomy and new paint. The engine and car is now stock all the way, original FI is still there. It is a DD. I know the car will have to be strengthened, sway bars added, and all of that... But is this an insane project when one is not a mechanic? I don't want flared fenders, so no major exterior cosmetics are to be done... Is $9k for motor and parts reasonable? My mechanic wants to rebuild the engine, so one needing work is what we are looking for. Attached thumbnail(s) Attached image(s) |
earossi |
Oct 21 2014, 06:42 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 210 Joined: 8-December 11 From: Chicago, Il Member No.: 13,878 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Converting to a six is not a $9000 project. I know because I am in the middle of doing one. I sourced a 3.2 motor with 75k miles on it......for $7500. If I were to rebuild it, I could easily spend another $10k on the motor alone. Then there are the conversion "accessories". An oil tank for $800, a front engine mount, chassis stiffening to handle the torque, headers will cost you $700 or much more if you insist on heat exchangers.
You would stand some chance of doing such a project.....if your budget is twice what you have stated. As George suggested, the most cost effective way to do such a project is to purchase a project that has already been completed. Sorry to throw water on your desire to do a conversion. |
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