Anyone have an opinion re: 914/Subaru conversions?, i.e. what are the pros/cons |
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Anyone have an opinion re: 914/Subaru conversions?, i.e. what are the pros/cons |
carreraguy |
Feb 11 2006, 09:39 PM
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It's not your dad's 914! Group: Members Posts: 1,197 Joined: 17-October 03 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 1,256 Region Association: Northern California |
Looking for more hp and was considering the Suby conversion route after seing one at last year's German Autofest in Ventura. IF I was to pull the trigger, I won't be doing it myself - looking at a turnkey solution. Aside from the cost, what are the pros/cons? i.e definitely NARP.
Seems to me that a 914 thta has an engine that is lighter than a stock 2liter engine but has 240-300 hp (depending on tuning, type engine etc.) would be a blast to drive assuming you had the right suspension, brakes, wheels/tires etc. Thanks, |
d914 |
Feb 11 2006, 09:53 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,331 Joined: 12-July 03 From: Atlanta, ga Member No.: 904 Region Association: South East States |
if not looking at "budget build" I think this is a neat way to build a light weight high horse power streeter.. Iam also looking at the suby tranny to add to the "daily" driver target..
I'm re-doing a car from scratch, 5 lug w/ sc brakes, extra bracing , heat and air, track bushings..etc. V-8, porsche 6, rotary are all valid, but I like the concept of modern engine and tranny in a 30 yr old car..... Also if tracking the car, once the conversion is done the long block is cheap!!! When all the window dressing is in the down side risk is a $700-1000 long block! Light weight, flat four, decent hp and low exposure after conversion...works for me.. |
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