First 914 build... V8 twin turbo SBC, 1974 v8tt conversion project |
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First 914 build... V8 twin turbo SBC, 1974 v8tt conversion project |
beam944 |
Apr 15 2014, 02:44 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 58 Joined: 15-April 14 From: Timberlake,NC Member No.: 17,254 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Hi everyone...I am new to the 914 world although not new to Porsche's. I have owned 3 944's and actually loved every one of them. I came across a craigslist ad for a v8 914 and well.....here it goes.. wish me luck ...any and all input is appreciated.
This engine is just set in place as mock up only...thats actually a 1966 283 out of a ChevyII I dont know why this radiator is where its at...going to get a race aluminum in the front lots of work to do here.. will have lots of parts to sale off of this project definitely going to need some more space for 12 inch wide tires..so probably won't look like this when i'm done |
messix |
Apr 30 2014, 11:13 PM
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AKA "CLUTCH KILLER"! Group: Members Posts: 6,995 Joined: 14-April 05 From: between shit kickers and pinky lifters/ puget sound wa.north of Seattle south of Canada Member No.: 3,931 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
look for a L99 4.3 v8 from a min '90 caprice, looks just like a lt1.
grab the crank and rods [rods are longer than 350 engine and will put the small end in the right spot for the 350 pistons] out of that and use a 4" bore block with standard 350 pistons. the cranks are nodular iron and the rods are powdered metal, plenty strong to make 500/500 and light enough with a good balance to spin 7k rpm easy. you now have a 302 ci sbc short stroke large bore to use good flowing heads and will still look period correct. |
beam944 |
Apr 30 2014, 11:18 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 58 Joined: 15-April 14 From: Timberlake,NC Member No.: 17,254 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
look for a L99 4.3 v8 from a min '90 caprice, looks just like a lt1. grab the crank and rods [rods are longer than 350 engine and will put the small end in the right spot for the 350 pistons] out of that and use a 4" bore block with standard 350 pistons. the cranks are nodular iron and the rods are powdered metal, plenty strong to make 500/500 and light enough with a good balance to spin 7k rpm easy. you now have a 302 ci sbc short stroke large bore to use good flowing heads and will still look period correct. Nice... But I already have my foundation...283 punched out to a 301 ...is essentially a dz 302... Guys have been spinning them to 9000 for a long time and hold up well...but get this ... Do you know you can build a 283 with a 2.6 " stroke... Jessel will be in the top end ...all forged internals.. Rods ...well carillo of course..lol |
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