I am New to the 914 Family, I Want Power from my 914 Options

[jkslvr]

I just bought a 1975 914, in about 90% restored condition... I am going to do some work on it. I want it to be almost a race car, but still drivable on the street... and still reliable... to an extent. I want to squeeze the most power out of my 2.0 4cyl... I know people will say convert it to a 6cyl... but I do not want to... I don't know why... What would you suggest I do to get max power out of my 914. I attached a pic of my 914 too

[Bleyseng]

Depends on your defination of power.

A 75 2.0l has 88hp at the most due to weak Heat Exchanger design. Replace with 73-74 SS heat exchangers, adjust the valves and a good tune up and get 7hp. hmmm, that feels better!

More hp, ok ya can dump the Heat Exchangers and get a CFR header and get 15hp. Wow, that rocks!

Now for more you have to do something to the inside of the motor: 2056cc motor
Cam change
96mm P&C's
HD Valve springs
Trick head rebuild
This is for about 115hp so now that really rocks!

More! Ok, a Raby 2270cc engine kit and get around 150-170hp.

Now we are talking!!! WooHoo!! But this is serious money in the 7-10k realm with all the work required.

So its back to how deep are your pockets?

A 2056cc properly built at 115-125hp really launches these cars and with another $5000 in suspension upgrades corners like a $100k Porsche.


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I have got a 2056cc motor that rocks and the suspension upgrades so AX/track days are fun but on the street its a stiff MoFo for a long drive.