V8 Conversion - let the build begin -Update, Rust repairs...Dear God, make it stop! Options

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Second time around. First 914 project last year was a rust disaster and turned into a parts car. BTW, you guys who bought parts off it, hang on to them, I'll probably need them back.

So now I've got me a more viable candidate - '73 with a rebuilt 2.0, usual rust issues, but otherwise pretty decent for a $1500 car. I've always thought trhe 2.0 was a very nice engine for the 914, but I've got a Rover 3.5l all-aluminum V8 short block sitting in my garage that needs a home and this seems to be a logical fit - light weight, compact, easy 200hp and hey, it's a V8!

So here's the starting point...

Doesn't look bad, but of course, there are issues...






Ok, here's where I'm going with this thing. Rover 3.5 conversion, looking to get 200-225hp out of it, GT flares all around, 5 lug conversion, upgraded master cylinder, all new suspension bushings, boxed trailing arms, body reinforcements and really cool paint job, which I'll probably do myself.

Stay tuned. BTW, anybody looking for a complete rebuilt 2.0 FI engine, have I got a deal for you.

Tom