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Help me stop the insanity! |
mr2by4 |
Oct 22 2014, 02:26 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 182 Joined: 9-December 07 From: Fort Worth Member No.: 8,439 Region Association: Southwest Region |
So I have a new to me 1971 914 that I need to pull and rebuild or replace. I have a longblock on its way to me but I was thinking about going to side shift while the motor is out. Seems reasonable right.
While shopping for a transmission I came across a 2 liter out of a 914-6 that is mostly complete and I can get for a decent price, with a transmission and carbs. While checking on what it should cost, I found a period correct 2.4 with MFI. I was on a slippery slope. So I need some advice. Is the side shifter worth the effort (cost me about $650 in parts to get it done)? Is a 2 liter 6 that much cooler if I don't do 5 lug conversion etc than a 1911 with a decent cam and a good tune? If I am going to get stupid, why not do a Subaru motor and just be done with it? I have had fast cars, and that is not what this is about. I am not rich, but can afford to do any of the conversions I propose. My intention Is to have fun wrenching on the car and riving it on weekends. I do enjoy Porsches and love the sound of a flat six. I know hat these are dumb questions to which there are no right answers, but I what I need is therapy and some sound advice. D o I swap the tranny? Should I just drive the 1911 and be happy? Is a 6 $6,000 cooler than a 4? |
Bleyseng |
Oct 23 2014, 03:19 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 |
Putting in a side shift is worth every penny makes driving a 914 much mo'better.
1911 is ok but if you are spending $$$ a 2056 is a great engine in a 914. Lots of low end torque plus plenty of HP til 6000rpms. You can also keep the car stockish and have heat. |
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