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New project: 1975 Chalon |
carl k |
Aug 14 2018, 04:56 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 76 Joined: 19-August 08 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 9,440 Region Association: None |
My 1974 1.8 is only gone a week and I've got a new project to waste time on. This 1975 1.8 Chalon kitted car belonged to a co-worker who needed it out of his side yard so he could fill in his backyard pool. Motor is locked up due to him selling the carbs and not covering the intake ports. My oldest son is 15, so I'm going to try to get him involved with this resurrection so he's got some equity in it when he's old enough to drive it. I am realistic and know there are likely going to be some new driver mishaps, and I won't feel guilty if he bends a Chalon. One of my first orders of business is to figure out how I can get it running in the most cost effective manner possible. -Carl |
carl k |
Aug 15 2018, 11:11 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 76 Joined: 19-August 08 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 9,440 Region Association: None |
I like the ideas, and my son is thinking engine swap also. He plays a driving video game, Forza, where he can virtually "mod" his cars. In the video game, an engine swap is just a few controller clicks. Little does he know how long the 914 would actually be up on the jack stands!
But for starters, I am thinking a 914 engine. There's a locked-up 1.8 in the car, with no FI or carbs. I have another 1.8 which has (at least) a broken exhaust valve, and it came with the L-jet FI. I have a couple 1.7L D-jet systems (can I use those on a 1.8 engine?). And a GC code 2.0 long block. I think I'll see if I can piece together a running 1.8 between the two core engines. If that looks too expensive due to machining costs, maybe try to find a known runner 1.7 or 1.8 from a local enthusiast. The engine swaps can come later. I don't want to give a 16 year old too many horses to play with! -Carl For tomeric914 and beech4rd: The 1967 Land Rover Dormobile tow vehicle: |
Mueller |
Aug 15 2018, 11:31 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
I like the ideas, and my son is thinking engine swap also. He plays a driving video game, Forza, where he can virtually "mod" his cars. In the video game, an engine swap is just a few controller clicks. Little does he know how long the 914 would actually be up on the jack stands! But for starters, I am thinking a 914 engine. There's a locked-up 1.8 in the car, with no FI or carbs. I have another 1.8 which has (at least) a broken exhaust valve, and it came with the L-jet FI. I have a couple 1.7L D-jet systems (can I use those on a 1.8 engine?). And a GC code 2.0 long block. I think I'll see if I can piece together a running 1.8 between the two core engines. If that looks too expensive due to machining costs, maybe try to find a known runner 1.7 or 1.8 from a local enthusiast. The engine swaps can come later. I don't want to give a 16 year old too many horses to play with! -Carl For tomeric914 and beech4rd: The 1967 Land Rover Dormobile tow vehicle: I have a 1.8 ready to re-assemble, all cleaned up! http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=331606 I dig the Land Rover, we have a newer one however I'd love to have a classic like yours. |
carl k |
Aug 15 2018, 11:44 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 76 Joined: 19-August 08 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 9,440 Region Association: None |
Yes I've seen your ad and it's definitely an option depending on what I find when I dig into the engines I have!
I have a 1.8 ready to re-assemble, all cleaned up! http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=331606 |
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