New to me 914, 914 renegade Options

[Mike1981]

Hello Everyone

Just took possession of this 1972 914

It has a 327 Chevy Small block with performance cams KEP Clutch/Adapter

Still learning how the car handles but for my 2 short rides it is alot of fun

Needs some small paint repair (rust bubbles)

Otherwise I am very pleased with my purchase

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[Maltese Falcon]

Nice shopping list on the sb 327.
I'm just wondering with mostly all good engine upgrades...why did the builder leave the low performance 1.94 heads; when this cam + 600cfm carb. will work so much better with the 2.02 heads? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) For these sturdy 4 bolt- main iron blocks I prefer the Chevy cam #3863151 hydraulic, 2.02 angle plug heads, roller rockers and pushrod guide plates. Nothing from China...all U.S. sourced parts (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif)

[Mueller]

Nice shopping list on the sb 327.
I'm just wondering with mostly all good engine upgrades...why did the builder leave the low performance 1.94 heads; when this cam + 600cfm carb. will work so much better with the 2.02 heads? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) For these sturdy 4 bolt- main iron blocks I prefer the Chevy cam #3863151 hydraulic, 2.02 angle plug heads, roller rockers and pushrod guide plates. Nothing from China...all U.S. sourced parts (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif)

See those rims/tires? Do you really think that extra HP left of the table by using lower performance heads would be missed since I doubt one could put it to the ground? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[Bruce Hinds]

See those rims/tires? Do you really think that extra HP left of the table by using lower performance heads would be missed since I doubt one could put it to the ground? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Like he said, you must be careful not to build too much torque into the equation when planning the V8 set up if you're using the 901. Cam, heads and even the exhaust can make a difference. By tuning out some of the low end torque, I'm still producing about 330 hp at 5500 found I really don't need much more tire than the 205/60 on 7x15's that I've been running on the rear.

Suspension setup is critical but done right a v8 can be very well done in a narrow body car. Sure I get some wheel spin starting out in second if I'm not careful, but once the clutch is out in any other gear it just seems to dig in and go.