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Grubeguy
post May 21 2019, 05:15 PM
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I have finally convinced my dad that his '74 914 project belongs in my garage. Years ago, he replaced the engine with an Olds aluminum engine (same as a modern Range Rover) with a 4-barrel. Everything mated together with the help of Kennedy Engineering adapters and such.

I've owned a bevvy of classic and german cars, but this is my first 914. I'm look for advice, best places to go for parts, advice on body kits if available, things to look for when getting the little guy going ...
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post May 21 2019, 05:41 PM
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We need pictures of this project so some people here that know about 914s (I don't know shit about them) can give their expert opinion.

And....

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post May 21 2019, 05:59 PM
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A new member in the DC area. Nice.

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post May 21 2019, 06:23 PM
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Welcome aboard! This is DEFINITELY the place for help, tips and such (including new acronyms and such). Have a '74 (original owner) and couldn't keep it running without all the helpful folks and knowledge. Amazing how many new posts each day, eh?
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post May 21 2019, 06:25 PM
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Same engine as the Triumph TR8! Nice!
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post May 21 2019, 07:59 PM
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We need pictures of this project so we can give expert opinion.

And then we need to find him those experts ...
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post May 21 2019, 08:13 PM
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post May 21 2019, 10:00 PM
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QUOTE(Larmo63 @ May 21 2019, 04:41 PM) *
We need pictures of this project so we can give expert opinion.

And then we need to find him those experts ...
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I'm sure a few will check in (not me, I'm still learning) and give him help....?

I won't comment anymore until I learn more about Porsche automobiles.

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post May 21 2019, 10:08 PM
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A Rover / Buick aluminum V8 is an interesting little motor with decent potential.

Pics please
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post May 22 2019, 01:03 AM
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A Rover / Buick aluminum V8 is an interesting little motor with decent potential.

Pics please


Yes to a point but very old design and thirsty even in EFI form ,RR ditched these years ago,not really a good choice of engine IMO as what ever the Brits fitted them to (Stag,TR8 or RR) they still had issues.
The Buick 3.8 v6 is a way better engine in latter form and will most likely be the cheapest replacement engine you could buy.
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post May 22 2019, 04:28 AM
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QUOTE(Chi-town @ May 22 2019, 04:08 PM) *

A Rover / Buick aluminum V8 is an interesting little motor with decent potential.

Pics please


Yes to a point but very old design and thirsty even in EFI form ,RR ditched these years ago,not really a good choice of engine IMO as what ever the Brits fitted them to (Stag,TR8 or RR) they still had issues.
The Buick 3.8 v6 is a way better engine in latter form and will most likely be the cheapest replacement engine you could buy.
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The Triumph Stag V8 was an in house developed engine. It was not the Buick derived motor.
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post May 22 2019, 04:35 AM
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post May 22 2019, 05:32 AM
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<laugh> Ok ok, pics coming in short order :)

First thing that comes to mind is how much power the native tranny can take. Am I going to have to worry about stripping the gears during a hard acceleration?
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post May 22 2019, 01:46 PM
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A Rover / Buick aluminum V8 is an interesting little motor with decent potential.

Pics please


Yes to a point but very old design and thirsty even in EFI form ,RR ditched these years ago,not really a good choice of engine IMO as what ever the Brits fitted them to (Stag,TR8 or RR) they still had issues.
The Buick 3.8 v6 is a way better engine in latter form and will most likely be the cheapest replacement engine you could buy.
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The Triumph Stag V8 was an in house developed engine. It was not the Buick derived motor.


Thanks you are correct,another fairly awful engine however,some folks have found ways to stop them overheating.
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post May 22 2019, 02:23 PM
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QUOTE(Larmo63 @ May 21 2019, 04:41 PM) *
We need pictures of this project so we can give expert opinion.

And then we need to find him those experts ...
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I'm sure a few will check in (not me, I'm still learning) and give him help....?
I won't comment anymore until I learn more about Porsche automobiles.
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Sweet beer Jesus someone is trigger happy today ...
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post May 22 2019, 05:32 PM
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Don't worry about the fuel mileage. Goes with the territory.
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post May 22 2019, 07:26 PM
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OK, these are the only three pics I have of the car. At some point in the future, when it gets here, I'll take more.

I'm now in search of a transport company ... I freakin hate this part.



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post May 22 2019, 10:27 PM
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Early bumpers on a 74? Or are those 73 bumpers on a 74?
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post May 23 2019, 02:56 PM
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QUOTE(Larmo63 @ May 21 2019, 08:00 PM) *

QUOTE(SirAndy @ May 21 2019, 06:59 PM) *

QUOTE(Larmo63 @ May 21 2019, 04:41 PM) *
We need pictures of this project so we can give expert opinion.

And then we need to find him those experts ...
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I'm sure a few will check in (not me, I'm still learning) and give him help....?

I won't comment anymore until I learn more about Porsche automobiles.

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Wait, this is a Porsche Forum? Uhhh, my apologies to any who have taken my advice in the past 16 years. I thought this was a Big Block Trans Am forum! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

BTW, Larmo is lying...
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post May 23 2019, 03:39 PM
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Early bumpers on a 74? Or are those 73 bumpers on a 74?


Either late-71 through 73 rear bumper, or a 74 with the bumperette holes welded up.

Either way, it has some interesting license plate lights added onto the middle...

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