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1970 914 project |
1970-1914 |
Jun 28 2018, 04:35 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 97 Joined: 3-June 18 From: Vancouver Member No.: 22,186 Region Association: Canada |
I recently bought this partially restored 1970 914 shell off Craigslist for a pretty decent price. I have been looking for quite a while and there are only so many around in the Vancouver BC area and most are quite rusty if they are not $$$$$. The good news is most of the gross nasty metal work was already completed so in that regard I’m pretty far ahead for a project. Also came with quite a few decent parts - some I will use and some I will sell off to get the parts I actually need.
Not sure what I will do about engine choice.... would really like to do a 6 but based on cost I may end up doing a v8 or Subaru? Not sure but luckily I have a ton of other work to do on the rest of the car while I make up my mind. EDIT: V8 it is - Purchased most of a Renegade SBC kit (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) The Formula Vee wheels were just way too skinny for the flares so they have been sold and I picked up a set of chrome 15x6 and 15 x7 cookie cutters. Not sure if they will be wide enough either to look correct but the deal was great and they will at least allow me to do the 5 bolt conversion. I have one side of the rear suspension all apart and the rear axle stub out - looks like it is the early style with the raised bosses in place for 5 lug. I will update with some pics once that is done and the trailing arm is back together. |
jimkelly |
Dec 26 2018, 08:27 AM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
turns out these guys offer a 283 crate engine.
https://www.fivestarengines.com/shop/chevy-...d-crate-engine/ Q- can you advise what compression cam pistons crank bore etc etc thanks jim A- "The compression ratio is 9.5:1 (good for pump gas). The pistons are a flat top design. The crank is a re-machined GM 283 crank with all new bearings and computer balanced. Every block is bored oversize and over 90% are .030 (first cut). The cam is a new Comp Cams high energy camshaft with .454 lift and 268 duration. Thank you for your interest. Chris. 623-939-0345" and Q- chris, so do they have powerpack heads? do you recommend 600 cfm 4 barrel carb? what horsepower and torque do you expect? thanks again, jim A- "We do offer the powerpack heads and install 1.94 intake and 1.50 exhaust valves. We do recommend a 600 cfm four barrel carb. The peak HP is 280 at 5000 rpm. Thanks again, Chris." AND A TIP FROM TOMREV TO ME SOME TIME AGO. "Stick with a mild cam, add the roller tip steel rockers, like I did, (around $90. a set), small carb, 500 to 600 cfm, headers like mine, but with 2 1/4 in. dia. exhaust pipes, HEI type dist. (mine is MSD, very nice, but $300.), maybe lighten the flywheel some. The 283 is a sweetheart, and with the smaller port aluminum heads ($1100.) from Trickflow really runs nice. Have fun with your build!" |
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