914 to 914-6: High Treason?, Should I convert my mint 2.0? Options

[Technicolored Horrors]

Hello everyone. I am the proud second owner of a '76 914 2.0. It has been in the custody of my Dad and me since 1987. It is close to mint condition. It has 57,000 original miles. I replaced the goofy gigantic steering wheel and the wheels - other than that it is all original. The paint is near perfect, there is no rust and there are no known mechanical issues.

My first world problem is this: I have always wanted a 6. I want more off-the-line speed. I want that perfect sleeper. Given how few nearly-perfect 914 specimens there are out there, is it dumb/treasonous for me to consider converting my 2.0 to a 6? If it is not, can any of you give me a ballpark of what such a conversion, done correctly, would cost? Thank you for your opinions.

[McMark]

Cruise up to Grand Rapids before the snow comes and you can take a look at a 3.2 conversion.

The engine is the biggest cost. 3.2 prices have gone up quite a bit. Consider $9000 and if you can get one for less, great. Smaller engines can be had for cheaper, but your savings can quickly evaporate if repairs are necessary. That being said, most 3.2 engines are in need of a top end rebuild now.

Oil tank is about $1200 complete.
Exhaust is about $700.
Engine tin is $1000.
Clutch conversion components $600.
Motor mount is $400.
Muffler is $500.

That's about $4500 in conversion parts.

Front oil coolers are a good idea, that's around $1500.
6-cylinder tach is on the list too.

As far as labor is concerned, you'll need to:
-Weld in the motor mount.
-Remove the 4-cyl mounts (not necessary, but nice).
-Convert the wiring and mount the ECU/DME.
-For a 3.2, notch the transmission for the crank trigger sensors.
-Adapt the shifter.
-Plumb the oil system.
-Install the front oil cooler.
-Engine maintenance: valve clearances, reseal intake, replace fuel lines, etc.
-Adapt the throttle cable/linkage.
-Convert the on-engine oil cooler for 914.

This is a fairly complete list, but by no means exhaustive. An earlier carbed engine with a documented rebuild can be converted a bit easier (no wiring, no front oil cooler).