/6 conversion, would you do it again? |
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/6 conversion, would you do it again? |
930cabman |
Feb 25 2024, 06:44 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,183 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States |
Somewhat getting my a** kicked trying to get a conversion completed. We have a decent chassis and a fresh 2.7 that has made the rounds from Ollies and Eksten's. Still running a small business and often prioritize kids/grandkids when it comes to free time. It is coming up on two years and currently attempting to work through oil lines, exhaust, do I need an external cooler or not??
All the guys who have done them, would you do it again? |
porschetub |
Mar 4 2024, 02:30 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,708 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
Interesting reading comments from conversion owners, I consider myself lucky with my conversion as I had the motor purchased many years before doing my 73 2.0 ,original plan was to find a good 911 roller and fit that motor but the few I found were so rotten importing panels to repair wasn't within my plan as freight to my country was crazy ,came to the decision that I didn't want to do restoration on a rusty chassis besides.
Hooked up with a guy on NZ VW site and one thing and another lead to me purchasing the 914 as a complete roller that was restored ,the guy had done all the hard work but wanted out of the conversion as he needed the money to complete bodywork on an early 911 he was getting restored which no surprise was rather rusty . I was lucky again as the 914 could be purchased as a package less engine ,I picked up genuine oil tank and most hoses ,new set of headers and used 911 muffler, NOS front rubber mount and bracket ,plus many other related parts for a very fair price . Roller had 944T Brembo brake conversion , 911 handbrake setup ,factory style replica bulkhead mount welded in ,911 gauges fitted but not wired , bodywork holes cut for oil tank and more. I payed a great price for the roller and engine but still an expensive exercise that mounts up with all the bits and bobs added,for that reason I wouldn't do it again ,however there is something special about the 911 motor in our cars and IMO waters down the cost situation. Cheers. |
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