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So I can't (and won't) argue with Jake's policies or pricing. Hell, I helped publicize his acheivements and remain very impressed by them. So let's NOT DEBATE THEM here -- please take that to another thread.
In the meantime, though, I think $5,000 (carbs and ignition included?) seems a far more approachable number for a lot of people. I wouldn't expect to get anything but short-lived junk for $1,300 to $2,600 -- unless I was building it myself. So what are the possibilities at $5,000 to maybe $6,000? What kind of power, what kind of longevity? Could 120 or 130 hp be so hard to get with decent longevity? I ask it more as theory and as a business opportunity/service someone could provide the community with -- someone who is well-known as a good engine builder. The 2.0-liter (based on a 1.7) in my 1973 914 has not left the chassis since at least 1986 -- it ain't got much power, but it was obviously built right. Rather than specific answers, I am hoping to open up a direction of travel for Type IV owners on a real-world budget and (hopefully) a resource to fit that niche. Or am I alone? (running for cover) pete |
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ChicagoChris is running exactly what I am talking about. Surely there are other great options -- and I like the idea of what might be done on a top-end rebuild.
While big power would be nice, 130 sounds good for this kind of outlay -- as does keeping the stock EFI that has only once in 15 years given me trouble. Tell me more about the external cooler... in the rear fender, behind the front bumper, under the engine lid (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) , somewhere by the tranny? How hard was that?!? pete |
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