3.0SC CIS in a 914, Options? Advice? |
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3.0SC CIS in a 914, Options? Advice? |
db9146 |
Apr 15 2016, 07:19 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 953 Joined: 21-December 04 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 3,315 Region Association: None |
I'm looking for information on dropping a 3.0 SC CIS-injected engine into a 914.
What's needed for the wiring? Other parts required? Impressions? What did you use for heat exchangers? Did you have to add an external oil cooler? Front mounted cooler or fan-cooled mounted elsewhere? Thanks. |
maddin |
Apr 23 2016, 05:57 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 168 Joined: 22-December 13 From: Australia Member No.: 16,789 Region Association: Australia and New Zealand |
I'm looking for information on dropping a 3.0 SC CIS-injected engine into a 914. What's needed for the wiring? Other parts required? Impressions? What did you use for heat exchangers? Did you have to add an external oil cooler? Front mounted cooler or fan-cooled mounted elsewhere? Thanks. I'm in the process of putting a 3.0l in my car. I bought a car (roller in very good condition) from one of the members here that had a 6 in it before so all the conversion parts came with it (oil tank,tins,gauges etc) Still needed shiploads of small parts (which cost a fortune in postage) Bought a 78' 3.0l CIS engine local for a good price ( had been out of the car for a few years,untested,condition unknown). Will need external oil cooler because of the high temps in summer here in Australia. Got about a third of the parts I need for a 5 lug conversion,not including the wheels. Not planning on heat exchangers but will need some sort of demist for rego. Finally decided to get the engine rebuild properly,dumping the CIS and getting an ECU instead,hoping to get the car on the road by the end of the year. Everything seemed to be pretty straight forward but it took much longer than I anticipated and I don't even want to talk about the costs. Don't know how much you can do yourself but I have limited skills and neither the proper space nor all the tools you need for a job like that so I have to tow the car to places (which costs more money if you don't own a trailer) and rely on help from friends or pay professionals. Regrets? No!...been a steep learning curve though. If I'd be in the same situation I was 18 months earlier (before I bought the car) I'd prepare myself much better or buy a car that is on the road already! Back then there were a few 6 conversions for sale in the low to mid 30's,ready to drive...I'm well past that already,and mine is nowhere near ready! I had no idea what I was getting into. Changed directions so many times,it all costs time and money BUT I absolutely love the car and can't wait to drive it ! Good luck! |
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