 V8 conversion advice needed, 300 Buick rather than SBC |
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| TC/914 |
 Dec 13 2004, 02:58 PM
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I just picked up a 300ci aluminum head Buick motor that I had built for an MGB conversion. I'm selling the MG as is and planning on installing the Buick in the 914 for a time. The engine is a cast iron block with the same rear casting as the 3.8/4.1 Buick V6, the aluminum heads are nearly exactly like those from the Rover 3.5/4.1 V8 and the front timing cover is like the one from the aluminum 215 Buick/Rover/Olds. The intake and all brackets are also aluminum so the weight is VERY low for a V8. Less than the Buick V6. It also runs very cool due to the aluminum manifold, water neck, timing cover, and water pump.
The engine is race balanced so the vibration problems are gone, and is prety much all set to go. It's got a Buick V6 flywheel and a V6 KEP adapter kit to fit it up to the trans. I'm kinda anxious to try the install, but was wondering if anyone has any first hand knowledge with this engine in a 914. Thanks in advance, TC |
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TC/914 V8 conversion advice needed Dec 13 2004, 02:58 PM
skline I have seen a lot of conversion and checked out al... Dec 13 2004, 03:02 PM Root_Werks :boing: I would do it as well. Sounds like you h... Dec 13 2004, 03:15 PM
TC/914 Parts really aren't a problem. I have three ot... Dec 13 2004, 03:24 PM  |
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