930 motor into 914, How to? Options

[team ftb]

Here's the question. Has anybody done this and what does it involve? A buddy owes me huge and he has a complete turnkey 930 motor to settle the debt. I have a 914 complete w/flares, suspension and brakes to handle this beast. I just know it will be a pain and would like some input and guidance.

The car will not be a daily driver. Sunday fun and track duty only. So I can cut the trunk and lid anyway needed for access, headers, exhaust, etc.

Issues I'm thinking about:

Exhaust (probably cut off at headers and mounted backwards to its current configuration. The rest custom made.

Tranny: It should be able to be rebuilt (ottos) it to take the heat as long as I warm it up, do not abuse it, install pump and coolers etc.

Intercooler mount: How about proper airflow to it?

CV's and Axles: How much can they take?


Any insights, advice, wisdom, cajoling etc. is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[Brad Roberts]

Somewhere on the BBS (again) we have pics of the twin turbo IMSA bodied 914 that won the Grassroots challenge last year. He runs PCA club racing also.

I think you have a great idea. I know what needs to be done but have never carried out the entire swap.

The biggest headache with the 930 box is the shift linkage. Right now you are limited to a cable setup or a "Monkey motion" solid linkage setup. Neither are "easy" to install or setup. I have asked WEVO to work on a shift linkage setup similar to what they sell for the 915. With enough demand Hayden might consider the project for next year.

B