3.0 SC conversion, How to or kits for sale? Options

[Jeroen]

Hmmm also would this work? http://www.patrickmotorsports.com/cgi-bin/...D6%20Conversion

2.Cross bar cheapy mount that tends to break over time

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cheers,

Jeroen

[Brad Roberts]

Damn it.. I forgot my NEW answer to these questions:

BUY A BOXSTER...LOL



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[914Timo]

I have 3.0 SC engine in my 914. I didnt want to cut my rear trunck and I dont like old CIS (k-jetronics). So, I removed the CIS and bought pair of Webbers. Now I am get tired of adjusting them and I dont like the fuel consumption at all.

The moral of the story is, dont use 3.0 SC engine. Buy 3,2L with Motronic.

[914Timo]

Oh, and I forgot to say, start making preparations for 915 gearbox too........ (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

[fiid]

I would fork out for an originial 6, or examine paying brad or someone to do the conversion for you. Even consider taking out a personal loan to pay for it. Heres why:

The basic trade you make is in saying that by investing your own time (lots of it) you will be able to save money over buying new stuff. It is true, but you are talking about LOTS AND LOTS of your own time. Like 2 years of it. And that is if you a relatively unhampered by the budget needed to do the conversion. You are probably thinking it will take you less than 2 years. It probably won't; unless you are able to work full-time on it, or you don't have many (any) other commitments.

The other thing that is not being budgeted here is when you miss a piece of advice and buy something you don't need, or that it turns out isn't what you wanted. This will almost certainly happen.

If you spend 20k on a car (boxster or 914 in very good trim), with a car loan - you might have a payment of say $300/mo, but you will know exactly how much that payment is, and you will be able to drive to the bank and pay it. That rate of expenditure is something like:

1mo Front shocks
1mo Rear shocks
2mo Motor mount
1mo Accelerator linkage
2mo Oil tank
1mo Rear hubs
2mo 911 front suspension
1mo New brake pads and bearings
1mo 5-lug wheels.

So there you have one year, and you haven't really gone near the engine yet. One whole year of driving your nice shine 914-6/Boxster.

I took the project route. Some days I regret it, but I have learned a lot, and I know my car is going to be pretty awesome when I do finish it. But be aware what you are getting in to. If you don't have the sticking power for a large, long engineering project, buy something more complete up front.

[anthony]

If you spend 20k on a car (boxster

Spending $20K on a different car just makes too much sense. LOL!

Actually, after looking for a nice black six for 2 years I bought a nice black 911 with a 3L motor for half the cost that a similar 914-6 would have cost. For what a 3.2 914-6 would cost to build up you can get a relatively low mileage boxster S (260hp 3.2L, six speed tranny).

I will buy or restore a nice six some day but the search seems a lot less urgent now that I have a car with some horsepower.

[DerekKim]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) Yeah the thing about a boxster is the insurance at 16. Now I remember why I planned to get like a 1.8 hehe. Thanks for the advice but I think I'll go suspension rather than engine. Do it later. I'm buying a project car in somewhat bad condition cause I'm going into the auto repair metal fab. and welding class in a few months. I'll be able to work on it there in class and learn at the same time! I don't want a newer mint condition 914 cause that's a bit of money that I don't have and why have someone else do the restore work when I can od it myself? Thanks for the advice guys!

Man these icons are cool (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif)

[Root_Werks]

Geeze you guys. I guess it is all relative (money that is) that someone would spend $20k on a 914-6. I don't have $20k to spend on one and have never spent more than probably $8500 on a 914-6. This poor guy looks new, don't scare him away. Be patient and frugal if you don't have money. If you have money, then I guess who cares? When the time comes, ask lots of questions to people around the forum. We have lots of knowlege to pass along that could save you some money. Good luck, the end result is a fun car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[fiid]

Working on it during school time for class credit is a GREAT thing!

Also - insurance is definately a good reason not to go with a boxster. I did not realise that was/is an issue from reading the thread.

I would stick with the 4-banger and gather parts until you can afford to do the engine upgrade. Theres plenty of work in getting a 1.7/1.8 up to scratch and plenty of fun to be had with it.

My friend has a car (which he loves) which has sat in his garage for 7 years and never been run - don't let that happen - that's all I'm sayin.

[DerekKim]

Oh of course it won't be sitting. It'll be my daily driver of course. I think I'll go with the 1.8. A nice middle. I'll keep searchign aroudn the site on major rust spots and what not and get info.

Thanks,
derek

[seanery]

do a 1.7 or a 2.0. 1.8's are kinda the bastard child.

[fiid]

It is worth going for a 2.0 if you can.

Fiid.

[DerekKim]

Alright so the 2.0 it is. That friend that's near by that has one has let me help in work on it here and there so I'm getting use to the engine com of it. I want to do this long term but I'll have to buy an older subaru(for AWD) the iwnter of the year I move out to Cali for the snow. MY grand parents live up in the mountains. I plan to do very little to nothing on the ru though and save up for the 914.