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2.0 or more, Bigger is better

930cabman	Nov 14 2020, 05:07 PM Post #1
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,167 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States	I cut my wrenching teeth on VW bugs and Type 3's back in the '70's and '80's. Been somewhat out of the game for several years looking to rejoin into the 914 world. Generally the easiest way for more kick is to increase displacement. Short of going to turbo's what is available as far as big bore kits. I am not interested in going the 6 cylinder route or chevy small block route. The car will be street only, but I need speed.

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mepstein	Nov 25 2020, 03:40 PM Post #2
914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,952 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region	Sorry but that’s a parts car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif)

Superhawk996	Nov 25 2020, 04:10 PM Post #3
914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,197 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch	QUOTE(mepstein @ Nov 25 2020, 04:40 PM) Sorry but that’s a parts car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) Let's not forget the words of the legend @Jeff Hail "I look at rust like a diamond in the rough. Rust is afraid of me because it know's it cannot live in my world. Metal becomes submissive because I have confidence in my metal working talents." Required reading for our newest member of the rust don't scrare me club: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=76791 QUOTE(bbrock @ Nov 25 2020, 04:54 PM) Looks a lot like mine did when I started my project. Not a parts car but definitely a PROJECT car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) Indeed!

930cabman	Nov 25 2020, 05:44 PM Post #4
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,167 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States	QUOTE(Superhawk996 @ Nov 25 2020, 05:10 PM) QUOTE(mepstein @ Nov 25 2020, 04:40 PM) Sorry but that’s a parts car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) Let's not forget the words of the legend @Jeff Hail "I look at rust like a diamond in the rough. Rust is afraid of me because it know's it cannot live in my world. Metal becomes submissive because I have confidence in my metal working talents." Required reading for our newest member of the rust don't scrare me club: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=76791 QUOTE(bbrock @ Nov 25 2020, 04:54 PM) Looks a lot like mine did when I started my project. Not a parts car but definitely a PROJECT car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) Indeed! I was looking for a project, guess I found one at least the price was right $0.00 It has been 30 years since I undertook something similar, but I ain't scared. Both trunks are good, but the entire center section will need attention (replacement). The way I see it is the rocker sections provide the beam to hold the front/rear of the car in alignment. It can get tricky at the front and rear connection points. Also, the suspension mounting points are critical. I have started cutting out small sections and forming new 20ga and welding with a Lincoln 140 MIG. For now I am working on a scissors lift, but will change to something different when it comes to structural work. I have read the thread by Jeff Hail "bringing out the dead" There will be some trying times, but the reward is worth it. Wishing all a safe and Happy Thanksgiving

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930cabman 2.0 or more Nov 14 2020, 05:07 PM

Tdskip Welcome to the forum. This is a well covered topi... Nov 14 2020, 05:38 PM

930cabman Welcome to the forum. This is a well covered top... Nov 15 2020, 03:01 PM

Nogoodwithusernames Head over to shoptalkforum and dig into the type4u... Nov 14 2020, 08:41 PM

Bleyseng How fast and budget? A 2056 with 120-130hp can be ... Nov 15 2020, 04:17 PM

Cairo94507 Bleyseng just nailed it. Go with a 2056 and stock... Nov 15 2020, 04:40 PM

930cabman Bleyseng just nailed it. Go with a 2056 and stoc... Nov 15 2020, 05:11 PM

Bleyseng Bleyseng just nailed it. Go with a 2056 and sto... Nov 15 2020, 08:46 PM

Tdskip [quote name='930cabman' post='2866869' date='Nov ... Nov 15 2020, 09:05 PM

Bleyseng New 2.0L AA casting are reworked by Len with all n... Nov 15 2020, 09:29 PM

DRPHIL914 New 2.0L AA casting are reworked by Len with all ... Nov 15 2020, 10:03 PM

Bleyseng New 2.0L AA casting are reworked by Len with all... Nov 15 2020, 10:49 PM

Superhawk996 . . . AXing isn’t about acceleration but carryi... Nov 16 2020, 07:35 AM

DRPHIL914 . . . AXing isn’t about acceleration but carry... Nov 16 2020, 08:09 AM

VG-914 Now-a-days, you need to start keeping an eye on r... Nov 16 2020, 08:14 AM

DRPHIL914 Now-a-days, you need to start keeping an eye on ... Nov 16 2020, 10:49 AM

930cabman Now-a-days, you need to start keeping an eye on... Nov 16 2020, 01:03 PM

Bleyseng Now-a-days, you need to start keeping an eye on ... Nov 16 2020, 12:53 PM

914_teener ".....I need speed...." What does this... Nov 16 2020, 01:00 PM

Bleyseng ".....I need speed...." Once you go... Nov 16 2020, 02:09 PM

914_teener ".....I need speed...." Once you g... Nov 16 2020, 02:52 PM

Bleyseng Yes, keep em stockish as long as its reversible th... Nov 16 2020, 02:55 PM

930cabman Yes, keep em stockish as long as its reversible t... Nov 16 2020, 06:45 PM

VaccaRabite If you have the money to build a 6 and put it in a... Nov 17 2020, 03:02 PM

Superhawk996 If you have the money to build a 6 and put it in ... Nov 17 2020, 03:56 PM

930cabman If you have the money to build a 6 and put it in ... Nov 17 2020, 05:00 PM

Bleyseng I passed on my chance to install a six years ago w... Nov 17 2020, 06:23 PM

Superhawk996 I passed on my chance to install a six years ago ... Nov 17 2020, 08:20 PM

sixnotfour I passed on my chance to install a six years ago ... Dec 6 2020, 11:23 AM

ClayPerrine For the cost of what I have in my 914-6 4.0, I cou... Nov 18 2020, 03:04 PM

Bleyseng For the cost of what I have in my 914-6 4.0, I co... Nov 18 2020, 04:44 PM

930cabman For the cost of what I have in my 914-6 4.0, I co... Nov 18 2020, 04:47 PM

Bleyseng [quote name='ClayPerrine' post='2867629' date='No... Nov 18 2020, 07:43 PM

Tdskip Oil tank, Wiring, front mounted engine cooler, lin... Nov 18 2020, 09:17 PM

930cabman Oil tank, Wiring, front mounted engine cooler, li... Nov 19 2020, 12:04 AM

Tdskip Oil tank, Wiring, front mounted engine cooler, l... Nov 19 2020, 08:30 AM

bbrock Oil tank, Wiring, front mounted engine cooler, l... Nov 19 2020, 09:13 AM

VaccaRabite Well that escalated quickly. :blink: Honestly... Nov 19 2020, 10:02 AM

930cabman Well that escalated quickly. :blink: Honestl... Nov 20 2020, 06:39 PM

ClayPerrine Oil tank, Wiring, front mounted engine cooler, li... Nov 19 2020, 12:34 PM

shag What ever you decide to do, enjoy yourself Nov 20 2020, 09:08 PM

Bleyseng DWD is Dirk Wrights Disease which a true story fro... Nov 20 2020, 09:24 PM

ClayPerrine DWD is Dirk Wrights Disease which a true story fr... Nov 21 2020, 05:36 AM

930cabman Thanks to all, I brought the rusted hulk home Satu... Nov 24 2020, 05:34 PM

Tdskip Thanks to all, I brought the rusted hulk home Sat... Nov 25 2020, 09:33 AM

Superhawk996 Thanks to all, I brought the rusted hulk home Sat... Nov 25 2020, 09:38 AM

930cabman Thanks to all, I brought the rusted hulk home Sa... Nov 25 2020, 12:49 PM

930cabman [quote name='Superhawk996' post='2869335' date='N... Nov 25 2020, 03:17 PM

930cabman [quote name='930cabman' post='2869389' date='Nov ... Nov 25 2020, 03:28 PM

914_teener Thanks to all, I brought the rusted hulk home Sat... Dec 2 2020, 09:32 PM

930cabman Thanks to all, I brought the rusted hulk home Sa... Dec 3 2020, 05:42 AM

VaccaRabite Pics of the car! Don't even worry about a... Nov 25 2020, 11:48 AM

Superhawk996 Whoah! You got a project on your hands. :he... Nov 25 2020, 03:36 PM

mepstein Sorry but that’s a parts car. :sawzall: Nov 25 2020, 03:40 PM

Superhawk996 Sorry but that’s a parts car. :sawzall: Let... Nov 25 2020, 04:10 PM

930cabman Sorry but that’s a parts car. :sawzall: Let... Nov 25 2020, 05:44 PM

bbrock I was looking for a project, guess I found one at... Nov 25 2020, 08:04 PM

bbrock Looks a lot like mine did when I started my projec... Nov 25 2020, 03:54 PM

930cabman Yes, I found a way to get pics onto the site. Info... Nov 26 2020, 06:32 AM

FlatSix I'm following this thread with interest. I ha... Nov 30 2020, 04:49 AM

930cabman Yep, I am in for the journey now. It has been a... Nov 30 2020, 12:14 PM

930cabman Yep, I am in for the journey now. It has been ... Dec 2 2020, 05:59 AM

Frankvw wow, respect to you that you are so positive and o... Dec 2 2020, 06:58 AM

930cabman wow, respect to you that you are so positive and ... Dec 2 2020, 11:04 AM

Superhawk996 :yikes: :hide: That is a project. :trophy: Ni... Dec 2 2020, 07:29 AM

VaccaRabite :agree: you need to brace the doors or you WILL tw... Dec 2 2020, 07:57 AM

930cabman :agree: you need to brace the doors or you WILL t... Dec 2 2020, 11:10 AM

VaccaRabite Zach, Thank you, the reinforcing braces are at... Dec 3 2020, 09:48 AM

930cabman Zach, Thank you, the reinforcing braces are a... Dec 3 2020, 11:22 AM

Superhawk996 Thanks for the heads up, I was hoping to have an... Dec 3 2020, 12:28 PM

bbrock Thanks for the heads up, I was hoping to have a... Dec 3 2020, 02:09 PM

930cabman [quote name='Superhawk996' post='2871731' date='D... Dec 3 2020, 03:21 PM

Superhawk996 Can I assume it's a unanimous NO with bracing... Dec 3 2020, 03:49 PM

seanpaulmc [quote name='Superhawk996' post='2871731' date='... Dec 3 2020, 07:09 PM

930cabman Had some progress in the shop today. I went with a... Dec 5 2020, 03:37 PM

bbrock We are off to the races! I think you may even... Dec 2 2020, 09:57 PM

Frankvw wow "Thanks for the info, I will be driving t... Dec 3 2020, 06:01 AM

bbrock ^^^^^^ :agree: I think bracing to the frame will... Dec 3 2020, 05:07 PM

mepstein I posted on PP before seeing it here but in my, no... Dec 3 2020, 05:42 PM

930cabman I posted on PP before seeing it here but in my, n... Dec 3 2020, 05:59 PM

914_teener Holy cow. You should buy that tub from that guy ... Dec 5 2020, 09:39 PM

930cabman Holy cow. You should buy that tub from that guy... Dec 6 2020, 06:58 AM

Superhawk996 Holy cow. You should buy that tub from that gu... Dec 6 2020, 07:46 AM

mepstein [quote name='930cabman' post='2872568' date='Dec ... Dec 6 2020, 08:03 AM

Superhawk996 I have a CA tub waiting in the wings. Bare tub ... Dec 6 2020, 09:37 AM

mepstein [quote name='mepstein' post='2872582' date='Dec 6... Dec 6 2020, 10:07 AM

930cabman [quote name='930cabman' post='2872568' date='Dec ... Dec 6 2020, 05:12 PM

bbrock Holy cow. You should buy that tub from that gu... Dec 6 2020, 10:26 AM

930cabman [quote name='930cabman' post='2872568' date='Dec ... Dec 6 2020, 11:08 AM

Tdskip Go Mark go! Dec 6 2020, 10:09 AM

Superhawk996 Awesome score Mark! Look at the size of thos... Dec 6 2020, 10:18 AM

930cabman Found some original floor and opened up the ... Dec 7 2020, 05:54 AM

mbseto Wow. Mine was in a similar condition. Got the pa... Dec 7 2020, 08:55 AM

930cabman Wow. Mine was in a similar condition. Got the p... Dec 7 2020, 01:38 PM

mbseto Wow. Mine was in a similar condition. Got the ... Dec 8 2020, 12:33 AM

pencap914 For my door brace, I found an "adjustable lin... Dec 7 2020, 02:52 PM

pencap914 RE: 2.0 or more Dec 7 2020, 03:00 PM

draganc What’s the deal with us 914 guys?!?... Dec 7 2020, 03:14 PM

930cabman What’s the deal with us 914 guys?!?... Dec 7 2020, 06:04 PM

VaccaRabite Is that a "homemade" inner longitudin... Dec 7 2020, 06:10 PM

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