Need engine rebuild advice, Engine rebuild |
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Need engine rebuild advice, Engine rebuild |
Gplracer |
Sep 8 2019, 12:33 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 8-September 19 From: Evans GA Member No.: 23,442 Region Association: South East States |
I grew up with a 914 that my dad drove. It was a 1973 1.7L. When I went to college in 1985 I took the car with me. A year later the engine got very tired. My dad bought me more reliable transportation. One weekend I came home my beloved car was gone. My dad had sold it.
Fast forward 34 year later and I have found the car! It was painted shortly after being purchased but never fixed up. I have the opportunity to buy the car back. I know the engine needs to be rebuilt. I do not know if I want to rebuild the 1.7L or find a 2.0L engine or doing a v8 conversion. I will take any advice you can give me. I am leaning toward rebuilding the original 1.7L. If so can I get more hp out of it? |
Cairo94507 |
Sep 11 2019, 10:07 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,714 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
I agree with Mepstein - Buy the car and get it in your garage and then do a full assessment of its condition. Rust repair being number 1 on the list. Engines are a relatively easy issue to address. Mostly, have fun reconnecting with your old 914.
Personally, I would go with with a 2056 with the factory 914 FI and SS exhaust. I would have the transaxle rebuilt at the same time and of course a new clutch, pressure plate, etc. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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