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: 266 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. |
914Toy |
May 1 2018, 02:00 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 718 Joined: 12-November 17 From: Laguna beach Member No.: 21,596 Region Association: Southern California |
Much experienced good advice has been given here.
Based on mine and several nearby friends recent experiences, you should maintain a "6" conversion option on your radar screen. It is not a difficult task compared to other non air-cooled options, and staying in the 911 2.4 to 3.2 liter range is more than enough power for spirited street and touring driving. These conversions are great fun and add value to your car. |
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