914/4 to 914/6 by Volker (WOW that is a fast car), poormans conversion project (almost done 2/15/07) Options

[Cruzing]

Updated 2/15/07
Hi,
I am new to this forum, been deciding to buy or convert my car, I have found out a lot of good info from this great forum and have noticed that all the conversions are built top of the line... (forgive all my misspellings please)

Well, I have found some problems with the cost, so what am I after, preformence or just a better 914 car.
*a little of both*

I choose the better 914 car, building just enough, not overbuilding the car, I think the 914/4 was just fine, but with the decline of the 2.0 heads, it has become a nightmare with the rebuilds, so the 6 cyl is the answer, but how far do I take it. for me the $ counts and I want to limit the spend while still having a fully fun 914.

So, with Volkers help & thrifty mind, we will build ours on available not hard to find parts, I we will build a poormans 914/6 conversion..

Volker thinks that a larger motor is not the answer, it puts too much HP on the stock car components, he believes 140-180 hp is all you need for a good preforming, non race car, that way the existing brakes and trans will do. Too much HP costs..

*updated 2/15/07 Total install price $10,000 so far*

Engine: DONE & RECEIVED
911S 2.4 w/180 HP
block #6129118, magnesium

*Flywheell was easy to find, I reused my clutch and pressure plate.*

*Had to upgrade Tach*

Carbs: DONE & RECEIVED
We will be using Zienith, make and model I need to get..
Volker is altering the choke system and machining the venturi's from a stock 27mm to 30mm

*Accelerator linkage: used stock 914 cable and welded up a bracket mount and made a link connection to carb. bye-passing the rear swing link, cost was $5.00*

Sheet Metal(Tin): DONE & RECEIVED
(missing back piece as per bid)
cost $115.00 from Dr Evil a very nice member.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
*Had to cut and paiste the old 914 rear tin to close off opening*

Headers: DONE & RECEIVED
*stock shift rod clearance was cool*

Oil hoses:
*bought oil hose from Porshe and clamped them on.. welded up adapters at engine locations*

Oil Tank: DONE & RECIEVED
*boil out and sealing cost $60.00*
donated by Grantsfo another very nice member, he is sending FREE, cost $0.00, thank you

Front Motor mount: DONE
JOHNMAN has agreed to make me a custom mount for $180.00 plus shipping, another very nice member, posted his template today, will be done in a week... then shipping
*welded up in place great, I added two bolts each to secure before welding*

Relay board reconfiguration:
*Working, posted on end of thread*

this is the start picture of my car, I will be fully documenting all processes as they occure..(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
*posted updates at thread end*


This post has been edited by Cruzing: May 29 2007, 01:15 PM

[TravisNeff]

a 2.2S engine is 180HP, no?

Sounds like a fun project.

[Cruzing]

a 2.2S engine is 180HP, no?

Sounds like a fun project.

opps, sorry 2.4 180 hp... fixing and thanks for the catch