 Motor swap, 2.9 (base) Cayman, pros, cons & headaches |
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| MotoringMan |
 Nov 29 2018, 08:27 AM
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Hey Teeners,
Over the years I've owned some 911's but, have recently acquired my first 914 with little to no rust (southern car) and this led me to join 914world forum. My question is there been any Cayman motor swaps out there and threads I could read, follow and ask questions. I have access to a complete 2009 2.9 (base) Cayman motor complete with harness and ECU. Thanks, Mark |
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| BIGKAT_83 |
Nov 29 2018, 01:46 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,799 Joined: 25-January 03 From: Way down south Bogart,GA Member No.: 194 Region Association: South East States 
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Running driving car with no mods to suspension mounts.
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| MotoringMan |
Nov 30 2018, 07:59 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 3-November 18 From: USA Member No.: 22,624 Region Association: None |
Looks like a nice fit. This there a thread of this build or do you have any photos and helpful advise.
Definitely use the 6M transaxle from the 9A1 but, one question is will the motor need to be moved forward or back to get the axle aligned and center of fender opening. Another concern is over all height of the motor and how much of the upper truck cross section will fabricated. 9A1 motor measures from the crank center line to the top of intake runner just 15" which leads me to believe the original type 4 with injection was much higher. Would also need custom axles made to marry the new transaxle and 914 hub. I've yet to weight the motor but rolling it around on the floor seems 350-400lbs. QUOTE(BIGKAT_83 @ Nov 29 2018, 02:46 PM)  Running driving car with no mods to suspension mounts. |
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MotoringMan Motor swap, 2.9 (base) Cayman Nov 29 2018, 08:27 AM
Tdskip First of all welcome! Good people here, glad y... Nov 29 2018, 09:04 AM Chris H. :wttc:
I don't recall any build threads here... Nov 29 2018, 09:34 AM yellowporky I believe the issue was the trailing arm mounts ar... Nov 29 2018, 09:40 AM Chris914n6 ^^ the motor is too wide and hits the inner traili... Nov 29 2018, 11:26 AM ndfrigi Rick 918-S has a 928 engine on his 914 black. Nov 29 2018, 11:48 AM Chris H. Pretty sure I heard of a couple of successful swap... Nov 29 2018, 12:14 PM thelogo Its a width clearance issue or length
Because i... Nov 29 2018, 12:48 PM
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Running driving car with no mods to suspension mo... Nov 29 2018, 02:09 PM 914_teener 2.7 or 3.4?
Nice.
One of my latest acquisition... Nov 29 2018, 01:51 PM Chris H. Yeah that's the one! Thanks Bob! Loo... Nov 29 2018, 01:59 PM eeyore Does anybody have any idea what a 9A1 engine / tra... Nov 29 2018, 02:12 PM BIGKAT_83
Does anybody have any idea what a 9A1 engine / tr... Nov 29 2018, 05:30 PM
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Does anybody have any idea what a 9A1 engine / tr... Nov 29 2018, 07:38 PM eeyore
Boo!!! What on earth did they make ... Nov 29 2018, 08:50 PM MotoringMan 9A1 donor Nov 30 2018, 08:03 AM MotoringMan 1973 1.7 Nov 30 2018, 08:17 AM mepstein
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Pretty car. No way would I engine swap... Nov 30 2018, 08:35 AM championgt1 :agree: Nov 30 2018, 08:42 AM JmuRiz +3, that car is too nice a starting point Nov 30 2018, 01:29 PM |
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