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

[Ishley]

I built my 72 1.7 to a 2056 running DJet. It works well. Starts easy… performs as a good street machine etc.

I rebuilt all the suspension, bushings, rear springs, Bilstein struts & shocks, bearings and all the brake components. I added a front sway bar (some welding here) and welded in the brackets for the rear sway bar which I don’t have yet. Also installed a turbo tie rod kit. I rebuilt the pedal cluster and installed all new shift bushings.

The car handles well and now that I’ve driven it a few thousand miles the suspension is not quite so stiff… so that’s good too. I didn’t do anything wild… just stuck with the basics and I’m happy with the results. A fun car to drive and it will be even better after I rebuild the transmission this winter.