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| michaelt55 |
 Feb 23 2007, 01:39 PM
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oh geez.. anywho...looking at a well thought out and built 215 V8 in a 914. Approx 160-180 hp but light as its a 62 Buick V8 that is all aluminum, so about 60 lbs heavier than stock. Its monetarily a great deal and I will probably sell my 73 with a Raby 2056. Just wondered if anyone knew of issues with the all aluminum 215 and has anyone every used it as a conversion? Michael |
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| andys |
Feb 23 2007, 10:58 PM
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Some years back, I rode in a 914/Buick 215 conversion. What struck me was how similar the chassis felt to my 2.0. That 180HP felt very nice and tractable with it's lower than a SBC 350 torque, it felt extremely well balanced. I suspect that also made the car easier to drive as well. Oh, and you get the nice V8 sound too. Therefore, I lobby that you don't sell this car short simply because it doesn't have an SBC. The parts list looks pretty good to me.
BTW, the Oldsmobile version of the 215cu in V8 made 195HP also with a stock 10.5:1 CR (had different heads than the Buick). The top-of-the-line Jetfire was a 215HP turbocharged and alcohol injected version offered in 1963. Andys |
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michaelt55 Purchasing 914 V8...opinions? Feb 23 2007, 01:39 PM
Paul Illick I don't know a lot about the Buick V8, but tha... Feb 23 2007, 02:26 PM andys That Buick 215 is the same motor as used in the re... Feb 23 2007, 03:13 PM byndbad914 those old buick 215s have aluminum that over time,... Feb 23 2007, 04:36 PM jimkelly why would you choose a v8 914 over what you have?
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Is it silver? if so.. there some v... Feb 23 2007, 07:19 PM michaelt55 This is a black one. I have not seen it in person... Feb 23 2007, 09:28 PM LS6/914 Personally from experience I would keep the Raby m... Feb 23 2007, 09:28 PM boxstr You want a V8 so why settle for a little V8 go 350... Feb 23 2007, 09:36 PM rick 918-S
You want a V8 so why settle for a little V8 go 35... Feb 23 2007, 09:51 PM michaelt55 like the idea of an engine that revs well and weig... Feb 23 2007, 09:38 PM Andyrew What are your plans for either car? What would you... Feb 23 2007, 09:40 PM michaelt55 Would like to try auto cross but wonder if my time... Feb 23 2007, 09:44 PM michaelt55 Rick..
for Ax..I was thinking of the 914 I have wi... Feb 23 2007, 09:57 PM Crazyhippy Still needs brakes. High hp and stock rotors (cros... Feb 23 2007, 10:42 PM Lawrence Having never owned or driven a V8 conversion, I ca... Feb 24 2007, 07:24 PM Paul Illick That motor, and the car, sound great. Don't w... Feb 25 2007, 06:31 AM michaelt55 Paul,
I'd be happy to get your opinion on it.... Feb 25 2007, 07:09 PM wbergtho
I really like the idea of a light weight all al... Feb 25 2007, 08:52 AM Andyrew I have to dissagree with most of you..
It all dep... Feb 25 2007, 09:34 AM Lawrence The list above doesn't say how the transmissio... Feb 25 2007, 09:41 AM wbergtho RE: Purchasing 914 V8...opinions? Feb 25 2007, 04:27 PM burton73 If this car is a GREAT deal than you should think ... Feb 25 2007, 05:56 PM michaelt55 Thanks for all of your opinions. Its a done deal,... Feb 25 2007, 07:01 PM Andyrew Scott just put his v8 up for sale for 9kOBO..
Che... Feb 25 2007, 07:14 PM michaelt55 no offense. Like a 914 so changing it with the c... Feb 25 2007, 07:36 PM wbergtho I think it is worth every penny (@7K) if it is cle... Feb 25 2007, 08:23 PM rick 918-S
I think it is worth every penny (@7K) if it is cl... Feb 25 2007, 08:57 PM Andyrew I saw a sneek peak at the car, and I advised him t... Feb 25 2007, 09:02 PM sean_v8_914 1. what is wrong with stock brakes? Feb 26 2007, 10:44 AM burton73 Sean,
The stock 914 brakes on the V8 I had would ... Feb 26 2007, 11:23 AM wbergtho When doubling HP (or alot more), one must increase... Feb 26 2007, 11:40 AM sean_v8_914 I only ask because my stock brakes only overheat i... Feb 27 2007, 12:36 PM rick 918-S The brake topic has been discussed many times. Sto... Feb 27 2007, 02:01 PM jimkelly this is pretty much what eric shea told me recentl... Mar 21 2007, 07:46 AM burton73 Rick,
The V-8 that I had that I said the brakes h... Feb 27 2007, 10:39 PM wbergtho
Well said Rick... Feb 28 2007, 09:56 AM michaelt55 well...the purchase is complete. I now own a 914 V... Mar 20 2007, 05:02 PM AZ914
Anyone interested in a 73 914 with a 2056 Raby en... Mar 20 2007, 05:10 PM slothness :ttiwwp: Mar 20 2007, 05:30 PM michaelt55 photos will be posted when I place it in the class... Mar 20 2007, 05:52 PM sirnose Congrats on the purchase. Check http://v8buick.co... Mar 21 2007, 05:54 AM |
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