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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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its a mystery to me ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,826 Joined: 17-March 03 From: Marriottsville, MD Member No.: 434 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() |
guys, a couple of points...
The type IV bottom end is strong. problem is that a 30 year old cam is shot and required the case to be split.... not required on a -6. so you split the case, get a new cam...any cam is ~ $150 or so. what do you use? The 30 year old profile that has known problems? get a new style cam...so now do you want some more power? get carbs or aftermarket efi...$$ Keep 30 year old Djet? it is past its life span, so you need to get a new intake system..$$ That is why when you touch a 914, you are into bucks...you split the case, so new cam bottom end, rods, etc...don't forget the lifter issue, $$$$. Then you need a new induction system..I would guess that most of them are shot. now get into head work....5K is easy to drop without even going the trick part way.... |
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