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Six Cylinder Conversion Info |
Blynes |
May 27 2003, 06:00 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 68 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Savannah, GA Member No.: 169 |
I need advice on what direction to go with my car.
Purchased with a 2.4 big bore engine. We did cage,fuel cell, brakes, suspension, seats, guages, flares............$$$$ The car is basically race prepared but still street legal. After much sorting out of previous owners mods we finally got it the engine running great and yesterday at the track it threw a rod. Huge hole in the case. I will not rebuild it. I want to do a six conversion and possibly race in the Southeast with some venue. I am very colse to Roebling Road and do DE's and test and tune days. I love driving the car on the street so that's a big consideration. What engine? If I do a 3.2 or 3.6 conversion is there a class to race in? Bill Lynes |
seanery |
May 27 2003, 07:22 AM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,846 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
There is a class for the 3.2 and 3.6, but you'll be racing against Carreras and 993's.
The 3.2 would put you in PCA GT3 (R or S depending on tire) the 3.6 would put you in PCA GT2 (R or S depending on tire) |
SirAndy |
May 27 2003, 10:23 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,606 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
also, the 3.2 is a direct bolt-in,
the 3.6 needs a lot of additional (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) and PLENTY of external oil-cooler ... Andy |
Brad Roberts |
May 27 2003, 10:26 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
You live in the home town of HSR.. think about a 2.0 six and go have some fun in the vintage race classes (2.0 Porsche challenge) A lot less headache and more fun. They have a huge 914 vintage meet every year right near you.
B |
campbellcj |
May 27 2003, 12:38 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,540 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
Hey, this sounds VERY familiar (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
I went with a small six (2.2S) due to race classification reasons. One thing to keep in mind is that you could start smaller, and have fun in HSR 2.0 class or other groups where you would not be up against the big-winged 3.6-3.8 911's. THEN, if/when you feel like it, anything up to a 3.2 is basically a drop-in upgrade. I may end up putting something between a 2.5 short-stroke and 3.0RSR in mine next, when I'm ready to bump a class or two. (Or, I'll just buy a different car, if I get smarter by that time.) |
Blynes |
May 29 2003, 05:40 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 68 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Savannah, GA Member No.: 169 |
Thanks for the input guys.
Looks like we will go with a 2.2 twin plug. I want to be able to run pump gas. Found a core motor in Atlanta. Does $1000. sound right? Should I run carbs or fuel injection? I have been told that once you get the injection right your'e done. I would appreciate any info. or advice on the conversion process and parts sources. Bill Lynes |
Britain Smith |
May 29 2003, 09:29 AM
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Nano Member Group: Members Posts: 2,354 Joined: 27-February 03 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 364 |
Not to get away from your troubles...but will you be selling any of the parts from your blown 2.4L motor? Do you have any pics of it?
-Britain |
Brad Roberts |
May 29 2003, 09:38 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
Injection if you have the patience to set it up correctly.
If you have the bank.. go laptop programmable injection. B |
campbellcj |
May 29 2003, 10:40 AM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,540 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
Always keep "the rules" in mind if you will be autocrossing or tracking the car.
You will be crushed in the car classification rules with EFI, if you're competing as a "914-6". If you start your mods based on a 914-4, then you'll get killed for the extra cylinders, carbs etc. |
Blynes |
May 29 2003, 12:09 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 68 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Savannah, GA Member No.: 169 |
Yes,
I will have lots of parts. Some with less than one hour run time on them. I will post a list and pictures soon. Please contact me direct if you have a specific need and I will give your request priority. Bill |
Blynes |
Jun 2 2003, 03:02 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 68 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Savannah, GA Member No.: 169 |
My core motor is on the way. I need help filling in the blanks on my parts list.
motor mount: Patrick Motorsports engine sheet metal: Patrick high torque starter: ??? headers: ???? twin plug ignition system: ???? Fiberglass front bumper/air dam:???? throttle linkage or cable throttle system:???? Thanks Bill |
Brad Roberts |
Jun 2 2003, 03:06 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
Give us pricing on all the parts. I will give you "wholesale" if you buy the parts from a club member and not Patrick.
He has nothing that isnt already available from 30 other sources. I'll post a list here..as soon as I find the spreadsheet. Just a thought. B |
Bleyseng |
Jun 2 2003, 03:06 PM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,034 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(Blynes @ Jun 2 2003, 01:02 PM) My core motor is on the way. I need help filling in the blanks on my parts list. motor mount: Patrick Motorsports engine sheet metal: Patrick-Its on Ebay right now high torque starter: ??? headers: ???? twin plug ignition system: ???? Fiberglass front bumper/air dam:????Again on ebay throttle linkage or cable throttle system:???? Thanks Bill Fiberglass front bumper/air dam:????on ebay right now engine sheet metal: Patrick-Its on Ebay right now Metal ones too. Geoff |
Blynes |
Jun 2 2003, 03:30 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 68 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Savannah, GA Member No.: 169 |
Brad,
Sounds good to me. BL |
Lawrence |
Jun 2 2003, 03:55 PM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,661 Joined: 5-February 03 Member No.: 244 Region Association: None |
Bill,
Check out the spreadsheet here: http://www.914world.com/downloads/ It's for a 3.6 conversion - pick and choose the parts as you may need them for your situation. -Rusty |
meursault |
Jun 2 2003, 09:20 PM
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Idjit Savant Group: Members Posts: 290 Joined: 26-February 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 355 |
I don't know how many people are making 914-6 sheetmetal these days, but I think that the Patrick Motorsports/ GPR sheetmetal is probably of better quality than most. I had ordered a set from GPR years ago, and though I sent it back because it did not fit my needs, I think it was made of higher gauge metal and was better made than the set I got recently from Pelican Parts.
I think the Pelican Parts set is the commonly available sheetmetal. I was really unimpressed. It was thin and flimsy. Some of the sheetmetal bends and curves were achieved through spot welds. No thanks. Sent that back too. I'm more inclined to try to bang out my own as a project, but I might be tempted to go back to GPR/ Patrick once again. It's just hard for me to justify spending $400 for, what, $5 worth of metal? |
Blynes |
Jun 3 2003, 07:18 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 68 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Savannah, GA Member No.: 169 |
Lawrence,
What I need is a list of suppliers. I have seen the black car build sheet. I couldn't open the file 3.6914.xls. What does it contain? BL |
fuch toy |
Jun 3 2003, 09:09 AM
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Patrick and AA are two places I avoid like the plague.....too many other vendors with nice personalities that also stand behind the products they sell.
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Lawrence |
Jun 3 2003, 09:12 AM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,661 Joined: 5-February 03 Member No.: 244 Region Association: None |
I'm sorry, BL. I thought you needed a list of suggested parts.
Didn't Rich Johnson sell repro 914/6 engine sheet metal? a914guy@aol.com -Rusty |
seanery |
Jun 3 2003, 10:39 AM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,846 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
I believe you're right on that one Rusty.
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