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| jonferns |
 Jul 31 2007, 06:16 PM
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ok, figured I would come here to ask this question...I would like to compile a list of pros/cons of putting a '76 2.0 engine in a (mostly original) '74 1.8...
besides more power, what am I gaining? I am torn between the increase in power, vs keeping the originality of the car (not that it will ever a concours competitor) If I ever had to sell it, would it be worth more with the original 1.8, or the 2.0? -JON (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| Pat Garvey |
Aug 5 2007, 05:53 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Don has a point.
But only if someone is willing to pay a ridiculous price & not get it returned on resale. His buddy did well, but the transaction is an anomoly. Yeah, it's a nice combination. So is a Suby (except no heat), so is a Chevvy (except no heat). That 914 will never command that price again, because buyers are getting more & more intelligent about 914's. What makes a collectible achieve highest value is preservation (or correct restoration) and matching numbers. Small deferences to NLA parts are usually semi-acceptable. I once had a triple black 1970 Chevy Malibu with a heavy breathing 350 in it. It was a great, if poorly handling, car. I can't imagine putting a starngled '74 350 in it. It wouldn't come close to the performance. Yeah, I could desmog it, but the numbers would never match. MOO (my opinionated opinion). Now, with that said......Do whatever you like with your 914. If you're going to go with major changes, fine - just don't expect them to be considered original |
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sendjonathanmail pros/cons of a differnent engine Jul 31 2007, 06:16 PM
orthobiz Here's my take (and I know NOTHING about what ... Jul 31 2007, 06:27 PM Pat Garvey
ok, figured I would come here to ask this questio... Jul 31 2007, 07:16 PM sendjonathanmail see, in the end, its my dads choice...but it never... Jul 31 2007, 08:31 PM Pat Garvey So, what're you going to do? Jul 31 2007, 08:34 PM sendjonathanmail so, in the end, a 914 1.8, with the original 1.8 w... Jul 31 2007, 08:38 PM Johny Blackstain I agree "as is" it might be worth more i... Jul 31 2007, 08:49 PM sendjonathanmail I would love to hear some other opinions.... I may... Jul 31 2007, 09:20 PM davep A properly built 74 2.0 is a very nice engine, but... Aug 1 2007, 10:02 AM 9146986 My personal opinion is that it will be a long time... Aug 1 2007, 10:07 AM
Johny Blackstain
As far as putting a six, I don't think a corr... Aug 1 2007, 12:40 PM sixerdon OK Guys, I think there is some misinformation bein... Aug 1 2007, 09:12 PM Bleyseng
OK Guys, I think there is some misinformation bei... Aug 6 2007, 09:09 AM sixerdon
OK Guys, I think there is some misinformation be... Aug 6 2007, 11:52 AM sendjonathanmail :bump: any other good reasons? -JON Aug 5 2007, 10:20 AM orthobiz Bottom line: if it were me, I would only buy a car... Aug 5 2007, 10:36 AM sendjonathanmail
makes sense...now, to convince my dad :D -JON Aug 5 2007, 10:06 PM So.Cal.914 If you were asking me I would say "Take the 2... Aug 6 2007, 08:59 AM sendjonathanmail :popcorn: Aug 6 2007, 11:05 AM |
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