73 2.0 build, new 2.0 build carbs or FI Options

[ditster1]

Hey all, just purchased my first 914 73 2.0. the thing is literally straight and rust free so I'm going to do a complete drivetrain rebuild with suspension. looking to build a nice engine with good quality parts for I am building this to be my grandsons first Porsche he's 6 so i can enjoy it for a while. I am trying to decide on carbs or leave the fuel injection? car runs drives and idles great. need thoughts on engine build and suspension parts to use Thanks to all

[fiacra]

Hey all, just purchased my first 914 73 2.0. the thing is literally straight and rust free so I'm going to do a complete drivetrain rebuild with suspension. looking to build a nice engine with good quality parts for I am building this to be my grandsons first Porsche he's 6 so i can enjoy it for a while. I am trying to decide on carbs or leave the fuel injection? car runs drives and idles great. need thoughts on engine build and suspension parts to use Thanks to all

Plenty of past discussions on this very topic, with lots of opinions on both sides. I've had both. The carbs made the garage stink of gas and they did not have a choke, necessitating that you stay on the gas until warm. They also didn't like sitting for a while, and since I have a few cars that was not ideal. I found I had to put more time and effort into them. Both of my cars now are FI, one L-Jet and one D-Jet. Once dialed in they start quickly, run well, and don't seem to need anything. The key (in my opinion) is to know the principles and components of the system, get it well sorted, and have a few parts on the shelf just in case. These are 50 years old now so you have to plan for some problems coming up. I think it's just preference and comfort with the system, and I bet you can guess my preference. Ultimately it's whatever gets you back on the road and driving. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)