76 914 gets a Raby 2270 |
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76 914 gets a Raby 2270 |
tailwind22 |
Oct 12 2018, 06:16 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 88 Joined: 7-November 17 From: Moses Lake, WA Member No.: 21,583 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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.
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Jamie |
Oct 12 2018, 07:29 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,031 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Georgetown,KY Member No.: 2,939 Region Association: South East States |
Several observations, how uncluttered the flat 4 is when fitted with carbs rather than all the hoses/air cleaner with FI. What purpose is the pair of plastic lines that are in the under tank area, and while the tank is out, do yourself a big handling favor and install a sway bar. Also there should be a fuel filter between the tank and fuel pump.
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jcd914 |
Oct 12 2018, 11:41 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 7-February 08 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 8,684 Region Association: Northern California |
Several observations, how uncluttered the flat 4 is when fitted with carbs rather than all the hoses/air cleaner with FI. What purpose is the pair of plastic lines that are in the under tank area, and while the tank is out, do yourself a big handling favor and install a sway bar. Also there should be a fuel filter between the tank and fuel pump. I agree that a sway bar would be a good idea, especially with all the power you are adding. The only plastic lines I see are the brake fluid supply from reservior to the master cylinder. It looks like there is a fuel filter attached directly to the fuel pump. Jim |
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