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| dbledsoe |
 Jun 16 2007, 09:58 PM
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Mutineer  Group: Members Posts: 300 Joined: 13-May 03 From: Boise, ID. Member No.: 687  |
I have two 914's, a 75 and a 76. I got sick and tired of screwing around with the valve eating VW Type IV piece of sh*t engine in them both so decided to replace both with Buick V6 engines, a fairly straight forward swap as engine swaps go in a 914 (no way I can afford any Porsche 6 cyl motor).
The red 75 was the first recipient of a basically stock 3.8 liter, only mods were an Edelbrock intake, small Holley 4bbl, MSD distributor and ignition, and headers. Plenty of power even in that basically stock configuration. The white 76 is awaiting an already built 4.1 liter (now 4.2 liter) Buick V6 with JE 9 1/2 to 1 forged pistons, cc'd and flowed heads, Isky cam, Manley stainless valves, Isky springs, retainers, lifters, etc. The White 76 will be basically gutted to reduce weight but will remain a street ride. On the 914club.com forum that weird haircut Andy guy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) hated Buicks and few people would talk to me. Is it any different here? Regards, Don |
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| zymurgist |
Jun 19 2007, 03:20 PM
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"Ace" Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 7,411 Joined: 9-June 05 From: Hagerstown, MD Member No.: 4,238 Region Association: None |
Welcome, Don! I find that 914 folks tend to be more accepting of a variety of different cars than some other groups. (Except if you own a 911, be prepared to get your fair share of abuse. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) )
914s are all good, no matter what powerplant you use. I'm a T4 fan myself, but I also think that one should build a car not for the masses but for the guy who pays the bills. You've got a sweet ride... I can't say that I've ever seen a 901 that looked good enough to eat off of before I saw your pictures. |
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| dbledsoe |
Jun 19 2007, 03:30 PM
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Mutineer Group: Members Posts: 300 Joined: 13-May 03 From: Boise, ID. Member No.: 687 |
QUOTE(zymurgist @ Jun 19 2007, 03:20 PM)  Welcome, Don! I find that 914 folks tend to be more accepting of a variety of different cars than some other groups. (Except if you own a 911, be prepared to get your fair share of abuse. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ) 914s are all good, no matter what powerplant you use. I'm a T4 fan myself, but I also think that one should build a car not for the masses but for the guy who pays the bills. You've got a sweet ride... I can't say that I've ever seen a 901 that looked good enough to eat off of before I saw your pictures. Ken, Thank you for the kind words. re: the 901, I sealed off all openings and seals thoroughly then blasted the 901 with silica sand then replaced the seals just to be sure. It has turned a darker gray patina since then but still looks very clean. Don |
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| horizontally-opposed |
Jun 19 2007, 04:12 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,456 Joined: 12-May 04 From: San Francisco Member No.: 2,058 Region Association: None 
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I dunno Don, your car sure looks fine to me... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Very clean and tidy conversion. And I've always liked Buick V6s! pete |
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dbledsoe Am I Welcome Here? Jun 16 2007, 09:58 PM
Blood red 914-6gt You have a 914 right? Your good in our book. Just ... Jun 16 2007, 10:03 PM
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You have a 914 right? Your good in our book. Just... Jun 16 2007, 10:35 PM markb :wttc: Jun 16 2007, 10:06 PM Chuck :wttc: Jun 16 2007, 10:08 PM Johny Blackstain FYI- that weird haircut guy is a major player here... Jun 16 2007, 10:09 PM dbledsoe
FYI- that weird haircut guy is a major player her... Jun 16 2007, 11:01 PM Johny Blackstain
I know for most of you he is a great source of i... Jun 17 2007, 08:18 AM SGB I like your V-6, but I like my type-IV too. What ... Jun 16 2007, 10:16 PM dbledsoe
I like your V-6, but I like my type-IV too. What... Jun 16 2007, 10:40 PM JB 914 Welcome, nice ride. Jun 16 2007, 10:38 PM GWN7
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We won't get into that right now, swap looks... Jun 17 2007, 12:21 AM Joe Sharp Don: Your hart is is the right place. Jun 17 2007, 12:33 AM michaelt55 I own a 914 with a buick V8 215, so welcome!... Jun 17 2007, 12:38 AM wertygrog Don't worry about other people's usually u... Jun 17 2007, 12:42 AM neo914-6
On the 914club.com forum that weird haircut Andy ... Jun 17 2007, 02:47 AM Lou W I rode in a Buick once :driving: :D
I saved som... Jun 17 2007, 03:08 AM BarberDave :trophy:
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I have two 914's...
On the 914club.com forum ... Jun 17 2007, 08:53 AM Phoenix-MN Hi Don,
Remeber me? As it has been said, the Buick... Jun 17 2007, 09:06 AM dbledsoe
Hi Don,
Remeber me? As it has been said, the Buic... Jun 19 2007, 02:14 PM dbledsoe No offense meant to anyone with a Type IV engine. ... Jun 19 2007, 02:37 PM GWN7
Here's a pic of me after a day spent defunki... Jun 19 2007, 02:49 PM dbledsoe
It was a very hot day. :thumbsup: I dried out qu... Jun 19 2007, 02:54 PM Bobby Anderson wow. how do you fit that in the car? do you have ... Jun 17 2007, 09:10 AM Phoenix-MN
wow. how do you fit that in the car? do you have... Jun 17 2007, 09:15 AM tdsmoonchild http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-687-1182... Jun 17 2007, 09:49 AM SGB Holy schmoley thats gotta be fun, Batman. Jun 17 2007, 10:36 AM JPB As said to most of you porsche perv types,"I ... Jun 17 2007, 11:00 AM sww914 Purist here. You already know what I'd say. We... Jun 17 2007, 11:03 AM Howard Why would anyone want to 'improve' a 914? ... Jun 17 2007, 11:19 AM Chuck How many horsepower? Weight? Does this thing eat u... Jun 17 2007, 11:19 AM krazykonrad At least you didnt put a TIV in a Buick!
:wtt... Jun 17 2007, 02:01 PM Eric_Shea
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He's harmless. Just tell him you h... Jun 19 2007, 02:31 PM dbledsoe Here's my engine/trans setup before installati... Jun 19 2007, 02:42 PM dbledsoe This is a pic from below just after installation. Jun 19 2007, 02:46 PM dbledsoe This was the last valve that went in my Type IV. Jun 19 2007, 02:48 PM dbledsoe Radiator, fans, battery relocation, etc. Jun 19 2007, 02:51 PM dbledsoe After installation and off the jack stands... minu... Jun 19 2007, 02:57 PM Phoenix-MN "Hello Paul,
Wow that is a sweet looking eng... Jun 19 2007, 02:58 PM dbledsoe
Paul, if it's not too much trouble I could d... Jun 19 2007, 03:20 PM SirAndy
On the 914club.com forum that weird haircut Andy ... Jun 19 2007, 03:01 PM dbledsoe
On the 914club.com forum that weird haircut Andy... Jun 19 2007, 03:24 PM dbledsoe Running, first road trip to Lucky Peak Lake, Idaho... Jun 19 2007, 03:02 PM dbledsoe
I dunno Don, your car sure looks fine to me... :... Jun 19 2007, 05:01 PM Eric_Shea (hat wear'n pick-up truck drive'n *^%#... Jun 19 2007, 04:15 PM ruddyboys Car looks great, just wondering, with the holes cu... Jun 19 2007, 04:23 PM dbledsoe
Car looks great, just wondering, with the holes c... Jun 19 2007, 04:47 PM Justinp71 Why would you run a buick v-6 over a small block v... Jun 19 2007, 04:32 PM dbledsoe
Why would you run a buick v-6 over a small block ... Jun 19 2007, 04:53 PM Phoenix-MN Don,
PM me with your address and I'll try and ... Jun 19 2007, 05:30 PM dbledsoe
Don,
PM me with your address and I'll try and... Jun 19 2007, 05:40 PM dbledsoe Tonight I cut shrouding templates from corrugated ... Jun 20 2007, 09:50 PM horizontally-opposed
Tonight I cut shrouding templates from corrugated... Jun 21 2007, 11:25 AM dbledsoe I am getting ready to start on another conversion ... Jun 21 2007, 03:32 PM GS Guy Don,
What fans are you guys running? I'm loo... Jun 21 2007, 07:03 AM dbledsoe
Don,
What fans are you guys running? I'm lo... Jun 21 2007, 11:10 AM |
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