What is everyone's feelings on engine conversions? |
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What is everyone's feelings on engine conversions? |
sjhenry1075 |
Apr 30 2018, 09:25 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 268 Joined: 22-July 12 From: Stevensville, MD Member No.: 14,709 Region Association: North East States |
My father gave me his 71 a few years ago that he purchased after returning from a tour in Vietnam. He drove it for about 5 years, put 56,000 miles on it then put it in a garage where it stayed until a few years ago.
My original plan was to build an engine to replace the 1.7 that is currently in the car. Recently I was having a conversation with a friend who told me he had a Ford straight six that I should put in the car. My question to everyone is, how do you feel about converting to a v-8, or any other "non-vw" engine? Does it make it less of a 914? No offense to those who have converted, I'd love your viewpoints as well. |
Coondog |
Apr 30 2018, 10:00 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 24-September 15 From: Apple Valley Calif Member No.: 19,195 Region Association: Southern California |
Never heard of anyone putting in a Ford Straight Six, so I would throw that ideal out the window. Bottom line is your budget.
If you want a car that holds its value then just freshen up your current motor. If you want a car that when finished the drivetrain will be worth more then the car go with a 2.7, 3.0, 3.2 conversion If you want a car that once converted can never go back then go with a V6 or V8 If you want a car that’s fast but comes with a lot of work to do then go Subaru Do your homework, remember don’t forget about your suspension it should be your first upgrade But I have to agree with Mepstein, get it running then drive it for a year before you make any decision. A good running 1.7 is a lot of fun. Of course a 3.2 is more fun. |
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