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, |
WRX914 |
Feb 13 2006, 10:59 AM
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2.5 WRX STI hybrid powered beast Group: Members Posts: 782 Joined: 16-September 04 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 2,771 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I am in the middle of an extensive rebuild, but I will give you the #'s on just the engine swap. I got my engine (WRX 2.0 Turbo) for $1,500 in 2004. (The engine is a 2004 with 4k miles) Then, Dana at Renegade bought his 9same)engine from the same guy... He bought his for around $1,300 and his is also a 2004 but his had only 400 miles. You have to figure another $500 for the wiring harness and ECU. Another $3k for Renegades kit and radiator. So you can get into this conversion for around $5k for parts only. If you use the same dude Dana and I did.
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