On the fence for doing a V8 Conversion, Sorry couln't find the past thread on $$ |
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On the fence for doing a V8 Conversion, Sorry couln't find the past thread on $$ |
Kerrys914 |
Nov 7 2004, 06:24 PM
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Dear, the parts I just sold paid for that part ;) Group: Members Posts: 1,568 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Williamsburg, VA Member No.: 16 |
I am thinking about doing a V8 conversion this winter to my '73.
I couldn't locate the thread that talks about costs and what is needed. - How good are the V8 kits out there? - Who has a better kit? - Do you need to overhaul the V8 to move the torque band up in the RPM range? - What is a good engine to look for? I would not like to mess my tranny up so I don't need 400HP (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) - I am going through my tranny this winter too. I have another tranny to get parts from..Should I flip some gears around for better drivablility? Cheers Kerry (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
914GT |
Nov 7 2004, 07:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,100 Joined: 11-October 04 From: Tucson Member No.: 2,923 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Go to the Desert Hybrids web site and you'll find a wealth of information on V8 conversions. All the kits are good. I've had no problems with DH and I think his will save you some $$. You don't need to overhaul the V8 if it's a good running engine to begin with. There are things you can do, like change the cam, to move the power/torque curve up higher rpm. Federal-Mogul's web site for SpeedPro cams has info on choosing a cam to match your requirmements. You can spend more money for improved lifters, rockers, etc. but it's not necessary in order to have a scary-fast 914. I think a 350, 327, 283 or even a 307 are good engines to use. The 327 and 283 have shorter strokes. I don't know about flipping gears around. Definitely for highway cruising it would be nice to have a higher gear. Personally I like the stock 901 gears for around town driving.
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