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Help me stop the insanity! |
mr2by4 |
Oct 22 2014, 02:26 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 182 Joined: 9-December 07 From: Fort Worth Member No.: 8,439 Region Association: Southwest Region |
So I have a new to me 1971 914 that I need to pull and rebuild or replace. I have a longblock on its way to me but I was thinking about going to side shift while the motor is out. Seems reasonable right.
While shopping for a transmission I came across a 2 liter out of a 914-6 that is mostly complete and I can get for a decent price, with a transmission and carbs. While checking on what it should cost, I found a period correct 2.4 with MFI. I was on a slippery slope. So I need some advice. Is the side shifter worth the effort (cost me about $650 in parts to get it done)? Is a 2 liter 6 that much cooler if I don't do 5 lug conversion etc than a 1911 with a decent cam and a good tune? If I am going to get stupid, why not do a Subaru motor and just be done with it? I have had fast cars, and that is not what this is about. I am not rich, but can afford to do any of the conversions I propose. My intention Is to have fun wrenching on the car and riving it on weekends. I do enjoy Porsches and love the sound of a flat six. I know hat these are dumb questions to which there are no right answers, but I what I need is therapy and some sound advice. D o I swap the tranny? Should I just drive the 1911 and be happy? Is a 6 $6,000 cooler than a 4? |
76-914 |
Oct 22 2014, 02:50 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,608 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
The six will have more torque and pull better. Sounds better too! A side shift is preferable if keeping the standard set up. That being said, it would be easier to convert a tail shifter to a cable shift than a side shift. But if you go that route why not do the full Suby conversion. Another matter is time. When would you like to drive your car again. A full Suby conversion will take 18 month's min. I've been told that a Porsche 6 can be done in a couple of weekends by the experienced one and will surely have more value, although I don't know why! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) The plus side of a Suby conversion is modern day reliability and parts that are cheap and readily available. Expect 6K , +/- 2K if going NA Suby.
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