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Money and motor options, What is a realistic budget and parts list |
thelogo |
Mar 13 2017, 09:50 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,510 Joined: 6-April 10 Member No.: 11,572 Region Association: None |
1st off the engine im going for in no way needs to
Be optimised for performance (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) What is the best combo for just cool reliable running In socal heat . Im trying to stay clear of d jet (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif) So carbs or i like cb performance f.i kit but know little actually about it . What Crank Pistons Rods Cam Cyclinder s Fuel delivery Etc should i be putting together and what kinda budget windfall Should i be prepared for . I know its a sickness but cant be that expensive? I will use a machine shop to build the motor That have extensive experience with type 4 So i know thats gonna cost me major $ (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif) Talk to me about proven engine combinatios (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) |
914forme |
Mar 15 2017, 02:50 PM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None |
A few years ago I would have said sell it, spend the 5K and upgrade to a nicer 914. That math might still work for you.
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thelogo |
Mar 15 2017, 03:27 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,510 Joined: 6-April 10 Member No.: 11,572 Region Association: None |
A few years ago I would have said sell it, spend the 5K and upgrade to a nicer 914. That math might still work for you. What happened to buy the nicest car you can afford (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) |
Mueller |
Mar 15 2017, 09:00 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
A few years ago I would have said sell it, spend the 5K and upgrade to a nicer 914. That math might still work for you. What happened to buy the nicest car you can afford (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) For the same budget 2 people could get vastly different condition 914's, a lot of it is luck and timing and sometimes knowing people. I bought a non-runner in decent condition for $2000 and a few months later a member here posted a way better and nicer running car he got for $2500. On the flip side we've seen people buy and sell more or less basket cases for thousands more (or for some try to sell) No idea what you paid for your 914, but if it was just a couple of grand like mine, unless you are lucky sometimes you get what you pay for. The guys that can shell out $8,000 or $15,000+ for a car have a better chance of getting a super nice condition and great running car. I'm okay with my choice, mine is too far from being a show winner and I refuse to spend money on it to restore it to showroom condition. I like the one recommendation on the L-jet conversion, very simple FI and I've had it on 1.8's and I converted a 2.0 over to it. My current 1.8 that I am rebuilding will run LJet if the camshaft plays nice with it. |
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