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V-8 conversions, anyone regret doing it? |
Steve |
Feb 26 2005, 08:57 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,573 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
No problem Scott. I fullly understand. Its part of the look but don't touch policy with the wives. Except drooling over your car is probably ok versus drooling over wives could be a bad thing. Don't need to drive it, but a ride in the passenger seat would be nice. No pressure!! |
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Steve |
Feb 26 2005, 09:00 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,573 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
I think we need another barbeque and this time we can take turns riding in each others cars. |
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skline |
Feb 26 2005, 09:34 PM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
Steve, I have seen your wife, very nice, I think I told you then, that you are a lucky guy. I tried not to stare but it was difficult. I dont mind people staring at my wife or girlfriend, I just dont want any of them to take her for a test drive. Otherwise you would marry an ugly woman and not worry. Its nice to know that others like what you like, but some things you dont just touch. I would be more than happy to take you for a ride. Hopefully it will be all one color primer in the next week or so and looking ok. Right now it really looks crappy to me. The body is close though.
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skline |
Feb 26 2005, 11:09 PM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
But Sammy, you are kind of a purist since you got the taildragger. So one out of ten isnt bad. |
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boxstr |
Feb 26 2005, 11:17 PM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Steve I should have my V8 at WCC this year, so look me up and you can take it for a drive.
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skline |
Feb 26 2005, 11:18 PM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
Yeah, Its probably for sale too isnt it?? |
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Steve |
Feb 26 2005, 11:58 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,573 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
Thanks Scott!! I got lucky. She is low maintenance and has a great heart. Your right, there is nothing wrong with looking but no test drive. If the weather holds we should do another barbeque or just meet somewhere during the day on a Saturday. Have you ever checked out crystal cove on Hwy One early Saturday morning. Derelect doughnuts has the rods but Crystal cove has all the rich people sports cars. Ferarri's, Lambos, Lotus Elise, rare porsches, etc... Its between Laguna beach and Newport beach on Hwy one every saturday morning. Just like derelect doughnuts everyone is mostly gone by 9am. My 914 is leaking oil really bad and I need to replace all the oil return tubes. I might as well change the oil and adjust the valves while I'm at it. Hopefully I will get it back together before the WCC. |
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Steve |
Feb 27 2005, 12:03 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,573 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
Your 914 looks awesome. I bought a set of AA steel flairs. I just need to dig up the funds to get them installed. Several years ago I took the easy way out and riveted on some GT rear flairs. I spray painted them silver before I put them on. It doesn't look to bad, kinda racy but I'm looking forward to getting the AA flairs installed. |
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skline |
Feb 27 2005, 12:05 AM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
Yeah, I am hoping you make it, did you register yet? He set the deadline to the 15th of next month. Maybe we could cruise up together? I know Joe Buckle is going up and anyone from So Cal is welcome to cruise up with us. We should start a thread and get a list of names and times they are planning the trip up and route. I am up to leave on Friday around noon. That will put us there around 2 or 3.
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neo914-6 |
Feb 27 2005, 12:08 AM
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neo life Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159 |
I started my conversion in the early eighties but life changes prevented me from finishing it myself. If I had known then what I know now I would have done it differently but that is typical 20/20 hindsight. Today there are so many parts and knowledge to do a great V8 conversion.
If you want a street rod or pseudo supercar, go for it! I won a street rodder award because few people had seen a V8 in a porsche at the time. If you want to gain more acceptability in the "real" porsche crowd or race venue, go for a 3.6 flat six. My interests have shifted and I'm on to a new challenge... |
Steve |
Feb 27 2005, 12:12 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,573 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
I'm registered and going up but the WCC is right after my kids spring break. So sad to say I'm only attending Sunday and Monday. I will be visiting the mother inlaw up north and camping the previous Monday - Friday. I'm still debating on the trailer mess. |
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rick 918-S |
Feb 27 2005, 01:15 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,442 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Regrets? What do you think?
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porsha916 |
Feb 27 2005, 01:27 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 214 Joined: 1-June 04 From: Greenwood, SC Member No.: 2,137 Region Association: None |
I bought a 215v8 buick conversion, added a tach from renagade. The first 914 owner I gave a ride to is doing a 327ci conversion. I still need to replace the radiator overflow (to small ). 215ci conversion only adds about 50 pounds to the weight of the car I am told (have not weight it ).
I am planning to test the limits this summer, drag race/autocross/hill climb, I will post the results. |
JB 914 |
Feb 27 2005, 01:57 AM
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Daddy! Finish my car NOW!!! Group: Members Posts: 1,593 Joined: 26-September 04 From: Garden Grove, CA Member No.: 2,831 |
Alot of good informaition so far. i've built a big 4 and bought a v-8 car that needed work. I also had accumulated all the parts for a v-8 car that i bought and had ready to put in when i decided to buy one with most of the work done. i'll eventually build the 327 motor for it and drop it, but, for now it ain't broken. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) I've got a little more than stock 350 in it now that isn't even tuned right and it is scary fast. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/burnout.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/burnout.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/burnout.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/burnout.gif) You can get silly with the $$ you spend on a 4, 6 or 8. You wanna upgrade? Open up the wallet baby:o Brakes, suspension, ect can be expensive upgrades no matter what motor you want. Whatever you decide, do your homework and only purchase products from vendors with a good rep. i've given up on looking for the cheap fix. it always costs me more $$ & time. Good luck with your project. |
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CptTripps |
Feb 27 2005, 08:03 AM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I've been reading this thread because I'm thinking the same thing for my 'next' 914. I think I've decided to go with a 3.0ish six. I have enough problems with people calling it a VW, I can't imagine my response if I had a 'chevy' motor in it.
Who knows though...I'm going to start collecting parts next year and maybe I'll end up with an 8....I'm also watching the German-8-or thread to see how THAT turns out. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) |
scott914poor |
Feb 27 2005, 11:23 AM
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Gramps Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 26-December 04 From: stockton ca Member No.: 3,343 |
Not inthe least. I'm 69 going on 21 and the car keeps me from aging too much. Nice days I will work up any excuse to drive around a bit.
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neo914-6 |
Feb 27 2005, 12:32 PM
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neo life Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159 |
Scott "P"? Welcome and post a pic! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) Felix |
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rick 918-S |
Feb 27 2005, 01:57 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,442 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Not sure you've seen the build thread for the Alien but incase you didn't, click on Alien progress link at the bottom of my post... Buy make sure you have lots of time to read. |
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