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engine mods, power expectations |
johnnyslide |
Sep 21 2017, 11:26 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 21-September 17 From: Philly Member No.: 21,446 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I'm brand new to the forum as I have an opportunity to buy a 1976 914 2.0. The seller is vague on questions due to health problems. He's telling me he spent $7000 on engine mods. Claims it's 3.0 now and possibly 275-300 hp! Is this even possible? From the pics, which are terrible, it looks like 2bbl carbs and a blue circle shaped airbox in between. Not much to go on and he won't answer questions. Help!!
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JamesM |
Sep 22 2017, 12:56 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,904 Joined: 6-April 06 From: Kearns, UT Member No.: 5,834 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
Interesting cooling fan setup, possible someone modded the motor a bit. Personally I would be concerned with the lack of tin separating the hot air from the cold air though.
Let him take you on a test drive so he can be the one to demonstrate this 9k redline in action. Bring ear plugs and maybe a cell phone to get a ride home. On the off chance that it does make it to 9k RPM and doesent self destruct in the process, I would still be leary of build quality of the motor given the lack of build quality everywhere else on the car. I wouldn't pass on the opportunity to watch the seller potentially blow it up though I guess some of the type 1 guys spin 9000rpm so who knows, could be possible. I cant imagine it would live long though. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M1F4DLP77k edit: just saw its non running.. yeah 2500 parts car. |
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