914 finally home after 3 years, Raby built 2270 & "Rusto-Ration" Options

[Hi_Fi_Guy]

Three years ago I purchased a nice looking little green 914 over eBay. Car was a mess. After two years of slow-progress and A LOT more rust than I ever imagined I reached a breaking point. I turned the car over to Patrick Motorsports one year ago. Got it back for the first time today.

Major mods:
- Jake Raby built 2270 Type IV
- Front mounted oil cooler with oil vapor catch tank in engine bay.
- Fiberglass front trunk lid, rear trunk lid, bumpers, & front air-dam.
- Carrera suspension and brakes includes 5 lug conversion
- Fuchs 16x6 wheels (wanted black and polished spokes but got black with polished rims... will probably swap although they are growing on me)
- Lots of other fun suspension upgrades & enhancements by Patrick Motorsports.

Overall the car is light & tight (1910 Lbs.) and fun to drive. Easily handles as well as my Boxster, probably better once I get used to it. The rebuilt gearbox is TIGHT... will take some breaking in and getting used to as well. I haven't taken the RAT motor past 4k yet but I cruised home at 75-85 MPH with plenty of pull everywhere. Once I get 500 miles on her and do the oil change & valve adjustment I will really see what the motor can do. Pretty significant ehaust & valve noise with no interior in the car yet (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)

Waiting on the DynaMat, carpet sets, & new upholstery and then she will be ready for fall driving in AZ (read less than 100 degrees every day). Right now I am just happy to have the little green machine back. Not too much time for pics as a sand storm was blowing but here are a few. More to come later.


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