914 GT Build - 400HP Goal! Options

[JMike46]

History of the Car:

The story of this car starts with my father. He was the definition of a 914 enthusiast. He actually paid his way through engineering school rebuilding 914 and Volkswagen engines in my grandmothers kitchen. I believe he owned a total of 5 Porsche 914's over the years and one mid 80's 911. His latest car was a neglected 1976 2.0 he purchased with the intent of building his dream 914. Even though the paint was horrible, body needed work, interior parts were missing, etc... my dad saw the potential in the car. After spending some time getting it running he began to drive it everywhere. My dad loved this little car. Unfortunately he never actually got the chance to finish it. Despite living a healthy life never smoking a single cigarette or drinking a beer, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in September 2013 at age 53. Doctors didn't take it seriously at first stating "People live a long time with this type of cancer." Just 3 months later almost without warning, the greatest man I ever knew passed away. After my father's death my family decided to sell his 911 but there was no way I was letting the 914 go anywhere. The car sat for a few years but I just recently had it brought out from the east coast to Utah where I now live so I could get started where he left off.

My father with his 911:
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The Plan:

My dad was always kind of a purist. He loved to keep things stock and only liked modifications that were considered "factory options". He had mentioned however doing GT style flares on this car. While he liked things stock, I couldn't be more of the opposite. I've extensively modified every car/truck I've ever owned. I also used to own a Subaru shop that specialized in drivetrain swaps. So this sparked an idea. I want a car that looks the part of an original 914 GT but is reliable and up to my performance standards. While the exterior and interior will be true to an original 914 GT, powering the car will be an EJ205 and 5spd out of a WRX making an reliable and efficient 350-400hp. Since Utah had some very dangerous canyons, I will be running a full roll cage. I also plan to upgrade the brakes, suspension, fuel system, etc. Before all the fun stuff, I will have to do extensive rust repair. This is going to be the most important and meaningful build I have ever done and it will for sure push my abilities. The result will be worth it!

The 914 the day it arrived in Utah:
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