 I’m new to 914s and 914World, but I’m pretty sure my car is not., Or: The Rocket, back at it again. |
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| campbellcj |
 Jan 21 2021, 07:55 AM
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QUOTE(get off my lawn @ Jan 20 2021, 10:28 AM)  QUOTE(campbellcj @ Jul 1 2020, 06:12 AM) From some drives and swap meets in 2001 - It needs a "save the naugas" bumper sticker. Whatever happened to malmzzzz, anywho? Good question - I totally fell out of touch with malmz and haven't seen any trace of that 914ZX car in eons. I bet a lot here don't even know there's a 914-280Z swap rolling around. |
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| Joe Bob |
Jan 21 2021, 08:11 AM
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His website is inactive.
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| ClayPerrine |
Jan 21 2021, 01:01 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,429 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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QUOTE(campbellcj @ Jan 21 2021, 07:55 AM) QUOTE(get off my lawn @ Jan 20 2021, 10:28 AM) QUOTE(campbellcj @ Jul 1 2020, 06:12 AM) From some drives and swap meets in 2001 - It needs a "save the naugas" bumper sticker. Whatever happened to malmzzzz, anywho? Good question - I totally fell out of touch with malmz and haven't seen any trace of that 914ZX car in eons. I bet a lot here don't even know there's a 914-280Z swap rolling around. It was a VG-30 V-6 out of a 300ZX. The inline six in a 280ZX would never fit in a 914 engine compartment. |
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| get off my lawn |
Jan 21 2021, 01:27 PM
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QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Jan 21 2021, 11:01 AM) The inline six in a 280ZX would never fit in a 914 engine compartment. And ya can't turbo a 914 either (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) I agree that it wouldn't fit WELL, but ....... |
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| Joe Bob |
Jan 21 2021, 01:35 PM
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If anyone looks for him his last has no “Z” on the end.
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| ClayPerrine |
Jan 21 2021, 02:20 PM
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QUOTE(get off my lawn @ Jan 21 2021, 01:27 PM) QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Jan 21 2021, 11:01 AM) The inline six in a 280ZX would never fit in a 914 engine compartment. And ya can't turbo a 914 either (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) I agree that it wouldn't fit WELL, but ....... I have LOTS of experience with the Nissan L-28 engine. The length of the L-28 block alone is 30 inches, without pulleys or flywheel. It is almost the length of a 914 engine and transmission combined. You would have to stretch the whole 914 chassis to install it. |
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| Joe Bob |
Jan 21 2021, 02:30 PM
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So if you laid the Nissan block on its end it would be......
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| pete000 |
Jan 21 2021, 02:31 PM
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I miss those early days of Porsche lifestyle before they got out of control. You could get great deals on parts, no hipsters at meets, the 914 was the unloved hated little secret. Keep posting pics of the good old days !
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| Joe Bob |
Jan 21 2021, 02:53 PM
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QUOTE(get off my lawn @ Jan 21 2021, 11:27 AM) QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Jan 21 2021, 11:01 AM) The inline six in a 280ZX would never fit in a 914 engine compartment. And ya can't turbo a 914 either (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) I agree that it wouldn't fit WELL, but ....... Izzat you Sammy? |
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| Joe Bob |
Jan 22 2021, 04:04 PM
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BTW. How many 914s have a hidden trailer hitch in the trunk?
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