*Project 2.4* • Dion’s endeavor • Six conversion, Rustoration & transformation Options

[Dion]

Well I've started the process of preparing for
my 2056 GT to 2.4L six "rallye tribute" auto.
Tearing into the interior I discovered some rust mites have been eating for a while.
Doesn't look too extensive but will be probing some more. The exterior left long was
patched a long time ago, albeit incorrectly. This was done by shop
that wasn't fully up to speed on these cars and I was still a novice, well
still am. I'll be doing some exploratory surgery on this left side inside and out. So I'll get this addressed before any engine install takes place. Would like to
have it buttoned up for Hershey 2017. Wish me luck.
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[Dion]

Hey Dean, thanks for the compliments. I can't wait to be up and running like yours!
The distributor is a 0231-159-001 cast iron from a '67 T. I think they might also have
been used on the "S".
The 2.4 has an aluminum '67 case, counterweight crank, rods were checked and
balanced by Ray Litz. New Mahle pistons and cylinders.
Heads have 46 intake and 40 exhaust.
The Zeniths are configured similar to Webers and have the emission circuit eliminated.
The engine looks tired on the outside when I first purchased it. It was used for
about 20,000 miles in a VW Vanagon project for the fellow I Purchased it from.
He's a fellow 914 racer down in Texas. He was going to put it in his
vintage racer but decided to stay 4 cyl. He was happy in his class. Didn't want to deal with different specs and rules that the six would entail. Besides he has
a 356 project looming. Been on the phone and email a couple times with him.
Good guy. He's waiting for me to fire this thing up as well!