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> 914-6 conversion question
targa72e
post Jul 23 2017, 12:41 PM
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I am in the process of doing a 914-6 conversion. I will be using a bulkhead style mount. Do most people leave the original 4 cyl engine mounts or cut them out?

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post Jul 23 2017, 12:43 PM
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Cut them out for a cleaner look.
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post Jul 23 2017, 12:49 PM
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I left mine in...the dolly I built uses the engine mount for support, staying off the body for better undercoating removal and metal prep. But, with oil tank in fender, drivers side engine mount does need about 1/4 cut away for the oil line to engine. Mark
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post Jul 23 2017, 01:21 PM
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I cut mine out.

I hated cutting anything on my car, but it's like the first time you pop your cherry, once you've done it a few times you're ready to get your freak on.
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post Jul 23 2017, 01:34 PM
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On the east coast, they are usually compromised by rust so it's good to remove them. On my GT build I had them removed. It also lets you use all 5 pieces of the GT reinforcement kit. On my other 6 conversion, I left them in for now. When I do bodywork and paint, I will remove them.
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post Jul 23 2017, 07:03 PM
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I cut mine out, it just is cleaner.
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post Jul 23 2017, 07:08 PM
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Cut mine out
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post Jul 23 2017, 07:11 PM
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also cut mine out.
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post Jul 23 2017, 08:11 PM
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post Jul 23 2017, 10:20 PM
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Mine will be out next engine drop .
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post Jul 23 2017, 11:55 PM
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post Jul 24 2017, 12:12 AM
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I took mine out, but the passenger side had rust underneath it. I ended up removing the metal that covered the inner frame. This weakend that side and then it started to crack. If you do remove them make sure the metal is good underneath. Otherwise you will need to make a scab plate to replace the rusted area. Also make sure you have no plans to ever convert it back or change your mind and want a v8 or subi, since both of those use the stock mounts.
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post Jul 24 2017, 05:54 AM
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QUOTE(Steve @ Jul 24 2017, 07:12 AM) *

I took mine out, but the passenger side had rust underneath it. I ended up removing the metal that covered the inner frame. This weekend that side and then it started to crack. If you do remove them make sure the metal is good underneath. Also make sure you have no plans to ever convert it back or change your mind and want a v8 or subi, since both of those use the stock mounts.



This is the same problem I had, but I'm glad I removed them.
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post Jul 24 2017, 10:43 AM
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I removed mine for a cleaning look and additional room to work.

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post Jul 24 2017, 02:27 PM
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I also removed them for a cleaner look, I do think if for some reason you wanted to go back to flat four or to a v8 it would be difficult to re-install? I don't think many go to v8 though after having a flat six.
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post Jul 24 2017, 04:13 PM
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I still have mine but they are definitely in the way when you want to run oil lines to a front mounted oil cooler.


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post Jul 24 2017, 10:34 PM
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I'm leaving mine in. I think they strengthen that corner of the chassis.

I ran both cooler lines up through the big round hole on the driver's side.
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post Jul 25 2017, 06:50 AM
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Cut mine out and found rust under both. Added the reinforcement plate from the stiffening kit. Then gussetted the suspension ear to the reinforcement plate.
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post Jul 25 2017, 07:28 AM
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I left mine in...didn't think about removing actually.
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post Jul 25 2017, 08:22 AM
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I am now thinking I may just make a reinforcement overlay for where my engine mounts were much like the GT kit.. I think i have seen others do it.
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