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

[eeyore]

late upper cylinder air deflector with early uncut cylinder baffles,
interesting..........
....and iron cylinders.
And no "Carrera" tensioner upgrade
Is the dizzy wrong for an "S" (has vac advance)?

This, and the mystery IROC blocks, and a rumor of a 911 with a factory LSD going into Volkers for just basic maintenance and coming out with open diff somehow has echoes of PT Barnum.

I know you're excited about the motor, but slow down some. Volker has a less-than-pristine reputation in some SD Porshce circles. Maybe the competition is just jealous.

[Cruzing]

late upper cylinder air deflector with early uncut cylinder baffles,
interesting..........
....and iron cylinders.
And no "Carrera" tensioner upgrade
Is the dizzy wrong for an "S" (has vac advance)?

This, and the mystery IROC blocks, and a rumor of a 911 with a factory LSD going into Volkers for just basic maintenance and coming out with open diff somehow has echoes of PT Barnum.

I know you're excited about the motor, but slow down some. Volker has a less-than-pristine reputation in some SD Porshce circles. Maybe the competition is just jealous.

your comments on the motor and Volkers reputation in circles, I know very little about, I am a novice, getting my 914/6 on the road, SOON I hope...(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) and for a reasonable fee, is all I really care about.

I was simply sharing what Volker has said to me in the short time that I have met with him... he did not want any internet exposure and thinks it is a waiste of time, but while I was there today getting pic's of motor he asked if I would post his VW here and did so, as a favor for him.... and he still commented that is a waiste of time,,anyway.

His IROC BLK was a intreging story I simply wanted to share and get feed back on... I never heard of such a thing, I relayed info as it occured..

Hi, I am new here trying to build a poormans convertion, nice ta meet ya all... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)