76 914 gets a Raby 2270 Options

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I wanted to share my progress on a Raby 2270 install in my 76 914. I purchased a new "old" Raby 2270, 0 hours, build date 2010 off of this board in April. Hade several discussions with Jake and he gave me good counsel in recommending that I replace the valve springs due the length of time the motor was in storage. He was right, it was interesting to observe the uncompressed length of the old springs due to some sitting in a compressed mode. Here is the car before, 2.0L D Jet FI, the new motor, new low pressure fuel pump with SS fuel line in the tunnel and underside of motor. Went with European Racing Headers with a coating. If I want heat I may move to Chris Foley's header system in the future. Have a dual fan Setrab oil cooler and remote oil filter. Decided to go down the rabbit hole a bit further with PMB restored brakes and 5 lug conversion. They are things of beauty. Also upgraded all suspension bushings to street performance grade, new Koni front shocks and plenty of fresh powdercoat. Hopefull will get it fired up tomorrow and will continue to post on progress. Been a fun project so far.