My First 914 and looking to stiffen it up for autocross! Options

[Virgil]

It has the following already on it:
1974 PORSCHE 914 2.0, REBUILT 2.0 ENGINE WITH 12,000 MILES. S/S EXHAUST HEAT EXCHANGERS. DELLORTO 40 MM CARBS WITH CB PERFORMANCE MODS. MSD 6A BOX WITH REV LIMITER, MSD COIL.NEW BRAKES, NEW FRONT ROTORS and NEW 19 MM MASTER CYLINDER.NEW SEAT COVERS, COMPLETE 2.0 LITER FACTORY FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, WITH BRAINS, MANIFOLDS, INJECTORS, PRESSURE SENSORS, WIRE HARNESS and FACTORY AIR CLEANER SYSTEM.TWO PORSCHE FACTORY ASSEMBLY MANUALS. COMPLETE PORSCHE 914 FACTORY REPAIR MANUALS ON MICRO FICHE, WITH MICRO FICHE READER.BOXES OF SPARE PARTS, CLUTCH, FLYWHEEL, AXLE, CV JOINTS, DASH GAUGES, FUEL INJECTION PARTS, DELLORTO SPARE CARB PARTS. FRONT TO REAR WIRING HARNESS, UNCUT. SPARE 901 TRANSMISSION. 100?S OF OTHER PARTS.

The owners dad is also a porsche mechanic and built the custom exhaust. The fuel pump was relocated to the front of that car due to temp. issues, also that is what that little red switch is for on the right of the steering wheel. I want to tighten up the suspension (new bushings, adjustable shocks and springs and anti-roll bars). I think it has minilites on it (6-spoke wheels that look very similiar) and I am not sure what tire combo (something else I want to address, what is the max tire size that I can fit on there w/o modifying the body fenders (something I am considering now). The engine is as far as I want to take it for now, focusing on the stuff that will really make it a momentum car (autocross is my goal). Engine is like polished aluminum, it looks beautiful. The owner told me if I want to do any work on it he is glad to set a date and go work on it over a couple beers (porsche mechanic of 15 years) and he still loves his car (glad he sold it to a maintence nut like myself).

-Body mods (have a rear lip spoiler but I want a race airdam for the front
-SS brake lines and some cross-drilled rotors and new pads
-New Tires/Wheels (maybe on the wheels)
-New Shocks/Springs/Struts/anti-roll bars/ball joints (koni for the shocks)
-Coilovers available?
-Fiberglass fenders
-Chassis Stiffeners (Light Roll cage/bar to put in the cabin and strust to put on the shock mounts)
-Anyway to easily lighten it and still keep it driveable (fiberglass or CF hood, I don't want to eliminate the street driving abilities by eliminatiing lights)
-Also, engine swap or biult 2.0L (what is more cost effective in the end?)


I am just curious were the hell people get parts for these things, I can't find them anywere. The online store here is out of commision for now.

[Virgil]

So far I have this totaled up:

Front/Rear Bilstein shocks: 550 for front/rear
Front Cross-Drilled Rotors from Pelican: 85.00
Weltmiester Short Shift Kit: 102.00
Elephant Racing Tire rub kit: 75.00
(2) Turbo Tie Rod and Install Tool: 250.00
Firberglass GT Flares: 450.00
914 Ultimate Airdam from Pelican: 200.00
Touring Seats from Renegade (require core seats): 450 bucks
SS Brake Lines: 60 bucks
Boxed Trailing Arm kit: 130
Oil Pressure Booster Kit: 30.00
Heavy Duty Oil Pump: 170
914-4 Webcam Performance Lifters: 150
Replacement Intake/Exhaust valves: 30 bucks
Replacement Intake Exhaust valve guides: 10 bucks
Heavy Duty Valve Spring Set: 10 bucks
Web-Cam Carbureted Performance Camshaft: 170
Elephant Raceing Low Friction Control Arm Mounts: 200 bucks
Ball Joints: 70 bucks
Elephant Racing front monoball cartridge set: 250
Rear 180 Autocross springs: 120
Weltmiester Front/Rear Swaybars: 600 bucks
Bumb Steer Kit: 15
911 Turbo Tie Rod End: 90 bucks
22m Effective Rate Front Torsion Bar set, hollow; 300
Elephant racing suspension bushings, front/rear: 550


Any idea what I can cut out and what I should keep? Trying to replace some stuff early so it won't cut out on me later if I am autocrossing but still not sure of what truly needs modification and what doesn't.

[nebreitling]

So far I have this totaled up:

Front/Rear Bilstein shocks: 550 for front/rear
Front Cross-Drilled Rotors from Pelican: 85.00
Weltmiester Short Shift Kit: 102.00
Elephant Racing Tire rub kit: 75.00
(2) Turbo Tie Rod and Install Tool: 250.00
Firberglass GT Flares: 450.00
914 Ultimate Airdam from Pelican: 200.00
Touring Seats from Renegade (require core seats): 450 bucks
SS Brake Lines: 60 bucks
Boxed Trailing Arm kit: 130
Oil Pressure Booster Kit: 30.00
Heavy Duty Oil Pump: 170
914-4 Webcam Performance Lifters: 150
Replacement Intake/Exhaust valves: 30 bucks
Replacement Intake Exhaust valve guides: 10 bucks
Heavy Duty Valve Spring Set: 10 bucks
Web-Cam Carbureted Performance Camshaft: 170
Elephant Raceing Low Friction Control Arm Mounts: 200 bucks
Ball Joints: 70 bucks
Elephant Racing front monoball cartridge set: 250
Rear 180 Autocross springs: 120
Weltmiester Front/Rear Swaybars: 600 bucks
Bumb Steer Kit: 15
911 Turbo Tie Rod End: 90 bucks
22m Effective Rate Front Torsion Bar set, hollow; 300
Elephant racing suspension bushings, front/rear: 550


Any idea what I can cut out and what I should keep? Trying to replace some stuff early so it won't cut out on me later if I am autocrossing but still not sure of what truly needs modification and what doesn't.

if you've got a running, driving car, then you don't need any of this stuff. I'm curious why you've got engine parts on the list if you've got a fresh motor. definitely DON'T start buying parts for things that aren't broken -- you'll spend enough money just keeping it running and upgrading one piece at a time.

As JP said, tires and suspension are the best bang for your buck. but just run the car as it is for at least a few AXs -- getting seat time is obviously the best 'upgrade' you could make to the car. also, things like a competition airdam look great, but won't make you one iota faster on an AX course, if that's where you see yourself.

welcome to the club!