V-8 conversion, still can't shake temptation |
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V-8 conversion, still can't shake temptation |
chrisg |
Feb 23 2018, 09:52 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 63 Joined: 20-December 03 From: Paso Robles, CA Member No.: 1,455 Region Association: None |
Probably typical story, but I've had my 914 for quite some time now. I haven't driven my 914 for quite some time now do to the pipe dream of restoring/freshening it up, and then way too much other crap getting on the way. But I'm really trying to make this the year I start the endeavor.
I keep coming back to being tempted into doing a V-8 conversion even after twice as many times of talking myself into leaving it a type 4. Problem #1: I'm just not in love with the VW motor or the cost of having a stout one built. Problem #2: I've never come across a thread post where a V-8 conversion owner is disappointed in having done it. They seem to always come to the same consensus that it is a reasonably painless swap, reliable, and very enjoyable end result. Appeals: effortless torque, reliability, aural bliss (second only to an almighty -6), affordability My thinking is that since I'm going to go through the whole car anyway (with a much desired 5 lug conversion) doing it to accommodate a (mild) V-8 swap, shouldn't be going off the deep end. And, it would kind of kill two birds with one stone and allow me to have a retro Porsche that handles well and is still light weight and a V-8 all wrapped up in one. The point of this post? I'm still not convinced that it's not a "bull in a china shop". Does it retain the proper character of something you want to drive fast and have fun with on twisty back roads? Is the balance thrown off at all? Or should I just stop wasting my time going back and forth and commit to doing it? |
zipedadoo |
Feb 24 2018, 02:51 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 135 Joined: 23-January 14 From: Arizona Member No.: 16,921 Region Association: None |
The thing I really dislike about the V8 swamp is the gear ratio, it's just too low. For my taste it would have to re-geared to take advantage of the small block torque. And thats a lot of $$$$
IMO Subaru is the way to go. Keeps the car closer to stock and even a 150 hp Subaru is light years ahead of the stock type 4. |
Justinp71 |
Feb 26 2018, 01:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,583 Joined: 11-October 04 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 2,922 Region Association: None |
The thing I really dislike about the V8 swamp is the gear ratio, it's just too low. For my taste it would have to re-geared to take advantage of the small block torque. And thats a lot of $$$$ IMO Subaru is the way to go. Keeps the car closer to stock and even a 150 hp Subaru is light years ahead of the stock type 4. I'm not well versed in other conversions. But I am doing a subaru swap in my off-road car now. There are a lot of companies out there with supporting parts and electronics for this swap. These motors are getting popular in the old vw's. I do believe this is a good 914 swap, the motor also sounds very appropriate. Also an na 2.5L can easily be setup for 200hp (since they will not have a cat and aftermarket ecu). A turbo version can be 300-400hp depending on what combo you do. Also they are a very cheap, light weight and well designed motor. Check out this motor matrix, some combos require 105 octane but you can lower that if you do lower compression wrx pistons- https://www.outfrontmotorsports.com/offroad...ru-motor-matrix |
ValcoOscar |
Feb 26 2018, 01:23 PM
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Garage Life Group: Members Posts: 2,384 Joined: 19-November 13 From: SoCal Member No.: 16,669 Region Association: Southern California |
The thing I really dislike about the V8 swamp is the gear ratio, it's just too low. For my taste it would have to re-geared to take advantage of the small block torque. And thats a lot of $$$$ IMO Subaru is the way to go. Keeps the car closer to stock and even a 150 hp Subaru is light years ahead of the stock type 4. I'm not well versed in other conversions. But I am doing a subaru swap in my off-road car now. There are a lot of companies out there with supporting parts and electronics for this swap. These motors are getting popular in the old vw's. I do believe this is a good 914 swap, the motor also sounds very appropriate. Also an na 2.5L can easily be setup for 200hp (since they will not have a cat and aftermarket ecu). A turbo version can be 300-400hp depending on what combo you do. Also they are a very cheap, light weight and well designed motor. Check out this motor matrix, some combos require 105 octane but you can lower that if you do lower compression wrx pistons- https://www.outfrontmotorsports.com/offroad...ru-motor-matrix This place is well known and well respected...if anyone comes to check this place out let me know...I live 5 min away. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Oscar |
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