engine mods, power expectations Options

[johnnyslide]

I'm brand new to the forum as I have an opportunity to buy a 1976 914 2.0. The seller is vague on questions due to health problems. He's telling me he spent $7000 on engine mods. Claims it's 3.0 now and possibly 275-300 hp! Is this even possible? From the pics, which are terrible, it looks like 2bbl carbs and a blue circle shaped airbox in between. Not much to go on and he won't answer questions. Help!!

[JamesM]

Interesting cooling fan setup, possible someone modded the motor a bit. Personally I would be concerned with the lack of tin separating the hot air from the cold air though.

Let him take you on a test drive so he can be the one to demonstrate this 9k redline in action. Bring ear plugs and maybe a cell phone to get a ride home. On the off chance that it does make it to 9k RPM and doesent self destruct in the process, I would still be leary of build quality of the motor given the lack of build quality everywhere else on the car.

I wouldn't pass on the opportunity to watch the seller potentially blow it up though

I guess some of the type 1 guys spin 9000rpm so who knows, could be possible. I cant imagine it would live long though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M1F4DLP77k


edit: just saw its non running.. yeah 2500 parts car.