Any Subie conversion shops in southern California, Just bought a roller and looking to do a Subie conversio Options

[Thunderchief]

Just purchased my first Porsche. A 1971 914 with a dead motor so I figured the best bang for the buck would be a Subie motor/trans swap but I'm having trouble finding a shop in southern California. Renegade is backed up for several months. Any recommendations would be very much appreciated.

[76-914]

I'm sure others will chime in but IMHO if you keep the 901 transmission and cable clutch keep the other 50 year old technology items. If you want to bring your 914 into the 22nd Century then replace the entire drive train. That is, Subaru engine, transmission w/ hydraulic clutch. Basically there a 3 choices. Four cylinder N/A, four cylinder Turbo or a six. The stock 4 cylinder 2.5 is good for 165hp which isn't anything to sneeze at. The turbo 4's are 230hp plus; the sky is the limit here. Or the six which was my choice. The TY75 5 speed is a great transmission with two final drive variations. The hydraulic clutch is a quick conversion which you'll never regret. Paramount in my build was that I be able to walk into any Flap's and buy a part should I break down. You can piece meal your build or, as in my case, buy a wreck and cannibalise it. You'll need thick skin once you step over to the "Dark Side" but you'll relish in the reliability and economics of the change. I get around 35 mph and have 15,000 on this conversion. No regrets; only smiles. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

EDIT: the person that posted "irreversible mods" is uninformed or without skills.

[Thunderchief]

I'm sure others will chime in but IMHO if you keep the 901 transmission and cable clutch keep the other 50 year old technology items. If you want to bring your 914 into the 22nd Century then replace the entire drive train. That is, Subaru engine, transmission w/ hydraulic clutch. Basically there a 3 choices. Four cylinder N/A, four cylinder Turbo or a six. The stock 4 cylinder 2.5 is good for 165hp which isn't anything to sneeze at. The turbo 4's are 230hp plus; the sky is the limit here. Or the six which was my choice. The TY75 5 speed is a great transmission with two final drive variations. The hydraulic clutch is a quick conversion which you'll never regret. Paramount in my build was that I be able to walk into any Flap's and buy a part should I break down. You can piece meal your build or, as in my case, buy a wreck and cannibalise it. You'll need thick skin once you step over to the "Dark Side" but you'll relish in the reliability and economics of the change. I get around 35 mph and have 15,000 on this conversion. No regrets; only smiles. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

EDIT: the person that posted "irreversible mods" is uninformed or without skills.

Btw, who did your conversion?

[76-914]

I'm sure others will chime in but IMHO if you keep the 901 transmission and cable clutch keep the other 50 year old technology items. If you want to bring your 914 into the 22nd Century then replace the entire drive train. That is, Subaru engine, transmission w/ hydraulic clutch. Basically there a 3 choices. Four cylinder N/A, four cylinder Turbo or a six. The stock 4 cylinder 2.5 is good for 165hp which isn't anything to sneeze at. The turbo 4's are 230hp plus; the sky is the limit here. Or the six which was my choice. The TY75 5 speed is a great transmission with two final drive variations. The hydraulic clutch is a quick conversion which you'll never regret. Paramount in my build was that I be able to walk into any Flap's and buy a part should I break down. You can piece meal your build or, as in my case, buy a wreck and cannibalise it. You'll need thick skin once you step over to the "Dark Side" but you'll relish in the reliability and economics of the change. I get around 35 mph and have 15,000 on this conversion. No regrets; only smiles. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

EDIT: the person that posted "irreversible mods" is uninformed or without skills.

Btw, who did your conversion?

Just me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif)