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914-6 conversion question |
targa72e |
Jul 23 2017, 12:41 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 269 Joined: 11-September 16 From: colorado Member No.: 20,392 Region Association: None |
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?
thanks, john |
Coondog |
Jul 23 2017, 12:43 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 24-September 15 From: Apple Valley Calif Member No.: 19,195 Region Association: Southern California |
Cut them out for a cleaner look.
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mlindner |
Jul 23 2017, 12:49 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,556 Joined: 11-November 11 From: Merrimac, WI Member No.: 13,770 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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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Mark Henry |
Jul 23 2017, 01:21 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
mepstein |
Jul 23 2017, 01:34 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,507 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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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wndsnd |
Jul 23 2017, 07:03 PM
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You wanted a horse, but got a goat. Nobody wants a goat.... Group: Members Posts: 2,861 Joined: 12-February 12 From: North Shore, MA Member No.: 14,124 Region Association: North East States |
I cut mine out, it just is cleaner.
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mb911 |
Jul 23 2017, 07:08 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,151 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Cut mine out
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jim912928 |
Jul 23 2017, 07:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,485 Joined: 8-January 04 From: Granger, IN Member No.: 1,536 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
also cut mine out.
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rgalla9146 |
Jul 23 2017, 08:11 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,621 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None |
Out
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porschetub |
Jul 23 2017, 10:20 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,723 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
Mine will be out next engine drop .
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PanelBilly |
Jul 23 2017, 11:55 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,840 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Out
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Steve |
Jul 24 2017, 12:12 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,682 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
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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defianty |
Jul 24 2017, 05:54 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 659 Joined: 9-August 06 From: Essex, UK Member No.: 6,621 Region Association: None |
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. |
jkb944t |
Jul 24 2017, 10:43 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 464 Joined: 17-January 05 From: Canton, OH Member No.: 3,459 Region Association: None |
I removed mine for a cleaning look and additional room to work.
Jeff B |
Justinp71 |
Jul 24 2017, 02:27 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,594 Joined: 11-October 04 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 2,922 Region Association: None |
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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mmascari |
Jul 24 2017, 04:13 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 322 Joined: 1-September 14 From: Concord, CA Member No.: 17,850 Region Association: None |
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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Larmo63 |
Jul 24 2017, 10:34 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,267 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
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. |
914dave |
Jul 25 2017, 06:50 AM
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914 Addict Group: Members Posts: 720 Joined: 19-October 03 From: Willow Grove Pa. Member No.: 1,262 Region Association: North East States |
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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JmuRiz |
Jul 25 2017, 07:28 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,488 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I left mine in...didn't think about removing actually.
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mb911 |
Jul 25 2017, 08:22 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,151 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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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