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| B3owulf |
 Sep 10 2022, 07:18 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 45 Joined: 4-September 21 From: Clarksville TN Member No.: 25,879 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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So I previously posted looking for advice on building a type 4 or trying for a -6 conversation. In general people advised a mild type 4 build and just enjoy the drive. I decided to keep an eye out for a 6 but plan on just using the type 4 I had.
Then I got a few weeks leave from Iraq and happened to come across a no reserve eBay auction for a storage unit not far from home. I got a 2.0 MFI 911E engine, a complete 1.7 type 4, and a destroyed targa 911 for about $6k. Both engines turn over easily and look fairly complete (have not had time for a detailed inventory yet though). Pretty excited, need to offload or strip the 911 before I head back to Iraq but I’m looking forward to trying to get this 6 conversation going! If this ends up needing a rebuild I will probably run a 4 while I acquire parts/save money but it should be a fun long term goal! I will post some pictures in a bit…the 911 is comically bad. |
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| bkrantz |
Sep 10 2022, 08:23 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,529 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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Nice score.
I can imagine one scenario: Build a 914 with the suspension and brakes from the derelict Targa, and run it initially with the 1.7. Part out the rest of the Targa to fund rebuilding the six, and then put it in the 914. And watch yourself over there. |
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| B3owulf |
Sep 10 2022, 08:32 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 45 Joined: 4-September 21 From: Clarksville TN Member No.: 25,879 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(bkrantz @ Sep 10 2022, 09:23 PM)  Nice score. I can imagine one scenario: Build a 914 with the suspension and brakes from the derelict Targa, and run it initially with the 1.7. Part out the rest of the Targa to fund rebuilding the six, and then put it in the 914. And watch yourself over there. Definitely a great option, I’m hoping it does not need a full rebuild but who knows. |
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| Jett |
Sep 10 2022, 09:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,687 Joined: 27-July 14 From: Seattle Member No.: 17,686 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(B3owulf @ Sep 10 2022, 07:32 PM) QUOTE(bkrantz @ Sep 10 2022, 09:23 PM) Nice score. I can imagine one scenario: Build a 914 with the suspension and brakes from the derelict Targa, and run it initially with the 1.7. Part out the rest of the Targa to fund rebuilding the six, and then put it in the 914. And watch yourself over there. Definitely a great option, I’m hoping it does not need a full rebuild but who knows. Great find and the E motor is worth a lot more than you paid (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)! A full engine and MFI system rebuild is staggering, but the starting price helps. …guessing a 76 or 77 |
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B3owulf I found a 6 cylinder! And some other stuff Sep 10 2022, 07:18 PM
914Sixer Should have a gold mine of parts on the 911 IF the... Sep 10 2022, 07:28 PM mepstein Nice find on the engine.
What year is the targa? Sep 10 2022, 07:38 PM B3owulf http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.ibb... Sep 10 2022, 08:02 PM B3owulf I dont know the year on the targa, the data plate ... Sep 10 2022, 08:08 PM 914-300Hemi Great buy. Sep 10 2022, 08:19 PM mepstein The deal was worth it for the mfi engine alone. I ... Sep 10 2022, 09:12 PM rgalla9146 The gold foil on the fan strap would make it a 196... Sep 11 2022, 01:09 AM mb911 Nice buy.. exactly like we discussed previous to y... Sep 11 2022, 05:16 AM
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Nice buy.. exactly like we discussed previous to ... Sep 11 2022, 12:04 PM mb911
Nice buy.. exactly like we discussed previous to... Sep 11 2022, 12:29 PM rgalla9146 Those aluminum trailing arms and taillight feature... Sep 11 2022, 06:13 AM Cairo94507 Congratulations on a terrific find/buy. Thank you... Sep 11 2022, 06:39 AM Shivers Wow...Farout. Congrats on the score Sep 11 2022, 05:59 PM rhodyguy These days the lowly 1.7 case is the go to for per... Sep 12 2022, 07:31 AM Root_Werks Wow, nice score! Lots of great parts.
Sound ... Sep 12 2022, 08:46 AM B3owulf Had some time to tinker, so far nothing hugely ala... Sep 22 2022, 01:14 PM sixnotfour Whats the serial number right side fan support ? f... Sep 22 2022, 04:59 PM B3owulf 6122116 is the number on the right of the fan shro... Sep 22 2022, 06:05 PM rgalla9146
6122116 is the number on the right of the fan shr... Sep 25 2022, 02:28 PM B3owulf
6122116 is the number on the right of the fan sh... Sep 30 2022, 04:42 AM theer Wow- what a find! Congrats.
If you’re part... Sep 22 2022, 08:56 PM B3owulf
Wow- what a find! Congrats.
If you’re par... Sep 23 2022, 06:09 AM Brett W Did the E engine have cast iron cylinders and a sa... Sep 24 2022, 09:17 AM sixnotfour mag case after 68,,, E should be green.. Thats why... Sep 24 2022, 11:42 AM B3owulf
mag case after 68,,, E should be green.. Thats wh... Sep 24 2022, 01:36 PM Dion Just adding to the info. Sep 30 2022, 06:02 AM Graydingo Wow awesome score. I sold just the MFI part off of... Sep 30 2022, 06:19 AM rgalla9146 6122116 appears to be a 1972 E
If you look o... Sep 30 2022, 08:08 AM B3owulf Thanks for the info!
I will look for the ot... Sep 30 2022, 10:49 AM |
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