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| bd1308 |
 Apr 20 2007, 09:47 PM
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Sir Post-a-lot  Group: Members Posts: 8,020 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Louisville,KY Member No.: 3,501  |
I am doing a long-term rebuild on m 914 after the bus gets running....
what I was thinking was aircooled options--the type4 and the 911.... but somebody who owns a shop ( and a buddy of mine) recommended the VR6--it's a VW engine..... I'm seriosuly thinking about the VR6 too.... |
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| Mueller |
Apr 22 2007, 06:12 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,155 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None 
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yep, the VR6 motor is a tall sucker, I cut the rear trunk which I might have been able to avoid if I "bumped" the front firewall for clearance.
problem with the VR6 is you'll need the $500 adapter plate/flywheel, there are no kits for mounting the motor, no kits or instructions for doing the wiring so you'll be treading new waters which takes time and money to achieve. The small /6 motors are a proven swap.... |
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bd1308 914 rebuild Apr 20 2007, 09:47 PM
bigkensteele
I am doing a long-term rebuild on m 914 after the... Apr 20 2007, 11:38 PM Mid_Engine_914
I am doing a long-term rebuild on m 914 after the... Apr 21 2007, 01:09 AM sww914 A Porsche 6 fits in there very well, almost like i... Apr 21 2007, 02:11 AM Gary How about 290HP in the new 3.6L VR6: Cayenne specs... Apr 21 2007, 02:17 AM MecGen Hey Britt Wwaaazzzzuuuupppp.
They problem with th... Apr 21 2007, 06:11 AM bd1308 sounds like the 911 just slips in there Apr 21 2007, 11:23 AM elwood-914 2.2-6 would be a great engine in a bus. Almost bul... Apr 21 2007, 11:26 AM Justinp71 If your looking at a high dollar 4 vs a 911, I wou... Apr 21 2007, 11:45 AM bd1308 Yeah, so look for what case?
problem is that damn... Apr 22 2007, 10:11 AM
Justinp71
Yeah, so look for what case?
problem is that dam... Apr 22 2007, 02:07 PM JPB Here ya go bro and think Nikies with pump gas comp... Apr 22 2007, 10:14 AM bd1308 DOOD
talk about Civic killer!
with dual 44s ... Apr 22 2007, 10:46 AM newto914s
How about 290HP in the new 3.6L VR6: Cayenne spec... Apr 22 2007, 01:47 PM rhcb914 If you are afraid of chain driven cams you should ... Apr 22 2007, 08:24 PM 911quest If you want to go the watercooled "family... Apr 22 2007, 10:37 PM Justinp71 If your not going to go porsche, you could take ov... Apr 22 2007, 11:00 PM Crazyhippy The SHO motors do NOT fit (i have tried) they hit ... Apr 24 2007, 12:01 AM |
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