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, |
McMark |
Feb 12 2006, 10:13 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
From what it sounds like, a 240-300 hp subaru motor is going to put you in the same $ range as a 3.6. I'm involved with two 3.6 conversions right now and I'm finding them not all that complicated. I would lean in that direction if the $ is roughly equal. A 3.6 914 would have a higher resale value, IMHO.
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