Anyone have an opinion re: 914/Subaru conversions?, i.e. what are the pros/cons Options

[carreraguy]

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,

[Mueller]

Hey Tom,

I cannot think of too many negative things about the conversion except for perhaps the PCA issue:

auto-x: "fun run" class only, no points or "official" time

time trails: not allowed

not that big of deal to some folks, there are plenty of run groups that allow pretty much anything for track events (not racing, just having fun), same for auto-x, SCCA does not care, you'll just be in a goofy class but if all you want to do is wring out the car once in a while, who cares what class you are in, as long as you can arrive and flog the car and have fun.

As a daily driver or weekend cruiser, I think the Suby (or any well done conversion) is a great idea...the key factors (at least for me) being that it must have at least 75% more HP and be dead-on reliable with no overheating issues, or half@ss wiring or whatever that might distract from enjoying the car.

I didn't get into a 914 (or my 911 for that matter) because of them being aircooled, it just happened to be the engine that came with them (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)

Do I like aircooled engines? Yes, but I like almost all engines, steam, stirling, diesel, you name it (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif)

When you are flying down a country lane, feeling the G's, does it really matter what is propelling you forward and out of each corner? As long as you can get from point A to point B, that is the important thing, if one method of thrust get's you there a little quicker or with more piece of mind, what is wrong with that??

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