Calling all 914/6 owners past & present, Need advice |
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Calling all 914/6 owners past & present, Need advice |
GaroldShaffer |
Jun 30 2003, 09:06 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,623 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
It's been 3 1/2 LONG years since I sold my beloved 73 914 2.0 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) to help with a down payment on our new house. In two years I will turn 40 and plan to be a 914 owner once again (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) .
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Lawrence |
Jul 1 2003, 07:10 AM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,661 Joined: 5-February 03 Member No.: 244 Region Association: None |
These are frequently discussed issues...
Issues with an original /6: there are several hard-to-get parts, mostly trim, etc, if you want to restore a perfect concours car. Of course, the /6 shares the same rust and chassis integrity concerns of it's little brother, the /4. Some people believe that a stock /6, while fun to drive and has that great sound, can be a bit anemic for horsepower. 914/6 conversions: Very popular, and have been done correctly with motors that range from 2.0 with weber carbs to a 3.6 with complete fuel injection. How fast do you want to go? How much money do you have? Some of these projects are relatively inexpensive (7-12k+) and some... well, bring cubic money. If you want to do your own conversion - check the conversion info on the 914 Club Downloads Page. You didn't mention if you're looking to buy a ready to drive car or a project. Buying someone elses project (mostly complete or completed) is a way to buy for often pennies on the dollar. There are often /6 conversion cars that come up for sale here, or on the Rennlist. If in California, there is usually someone nearby that's qualified to go give it a quick once-over to see if it's worth spending 50-75 bucks on a PPI. The guy closest to you for a 914 PPI is Brad Mayeur in East Peoria, Illinois. If you find a car that you want inspected, call him at 309-694-1797. He's been working on 914s since they were new (and he was a dealer mechanic.) Hope this helps, Lawrence |
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