Subaru not your thing? BASH HERE., instead of hijacking other threads, here is one just for the case Options

[WRX914]

Ok, Porschefiles....


Use this thread to bash non-Porsche powered 914's.


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[Pat Garvey]

My opinion is - it's your 914! Do what you wish with it.

Put a subbie, chebby, Ford, Ferrari in it (now THAT would be interesting). I'd lean towards staying away from motorcyles engines, though.

Here's how you're helping us purists. Another potential classic removed from the nest.

Once you've made all the chassis changes, you (or the subsequent sap) can't go back without spending HUGE money. The car is as good as dead. Witness the Chevy engined 914 that's been on eBay for the last 3 months & can't get a bid above $1500. It's been bastardized. It's not a 914 - it's a nothing! Well, it WAS a money pit.

So, have your fun. Reduce the saleable list, so our resale values can increase. Just seems a shame, since the money could have been spent actually INCREASING your resale value, instead of destroying it.

However, you are free to do what you like with your, err 914. Those of us who are purists thank you for takingone more 914 out of the potential sale basket.

Have fun! Waste your money!

[DBCooper]

Once you've made all the chassis changes, you (or the subsequent sap) can't go back without spending HUGE money.

Totally false statement. You're obviously unaware of what's actually done in a conversion. Except for a few sheet metal pieces that are easily replaced everything else is bolt on. Suspension changes made are the same you'd do for a six conversion, or even a big four with performance ambitions. Everything is easily reversible in the VERY UNLIKELY case that anyone would ever want to convert back to a four. But nobody goes back, the conversions are too much fun.

Have fun! Waste your money!

Do me a favor and let ME worry about MY money. YOU don't like to have fun, that's a problem, but it's YOUR problem, not mine. I personally think that there are things that are more important than money. Like having fun with my car. That's what I spent that money for, the fun.

I also think all you "ZISS IS NOT PERMITTED" people need to develop a more realistic perspective. Spend some time cruising the Craig's List and E-Bay 914 ads. You'll see a LOT of tatty four cylinder cars with bad engines that are sawzall candidates. You're welcome to buy them to save, or course, but if you don't then tell me which future you'd prefer for those cars, crusher or conversion?