2.0 or more, Bigger is better Options

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How many guys when in this deep delete the heat tubes? This 914 will never be driven when it's cold.

I say keep them. Even if it isn't cold where you are, it's good to be able to defog the windscreen on occasion. And it's a whole lot harder to put the tubes back in after you're finished with the longs!!

I am leaning towards the L jet, measuring air flow sounds better than measuring pressure.

The above is right; you can adapt the 1.8's system to fit on a 2.0 motor. Or find 912E parts; those used a 2.0 914 motor with L-jet. But good luck with that since they only EVER made 2099 of them.

One thing I would strongly suggest: Find a wide-band O2 meter to make sure it doesn't run lean under any RPM and load combination. You really do not want to run the engine lean.

How would I contact Len Hoffman.

https://newsite.hamheads.com/

You can find the heads he designed at the Type 4 Store. Not cheap, but they are brand-new castings.

https://lnengineering.com/type-4-store/cylinder-heads.html

--DD

I kept the heat tubes, never know what the future holds.

Where did I see a guy was looking at adapting Alfa spider throttle body? We have a bunch of early '80's Afla FI stuff in the shed, I will have to dig it out.

Still somewhat heavy with the structural metal work, planning is good

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Getting closer to having the passenger side complete


I have been lucky to be able to sneak away from the office for an hour or so

Next up is completing the additional structural (double layer) to the engine side

Being careful to stagger the splices and fit everything reasonably tight. 18ga across the board

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Double layer to the inner half (engine side) of the long extensions


Time and patience

Checking, re measuring, re checking, got things within a 2mm. From what I gather from the factory book 2mm is the number

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Inner section all welded and primed



Got the double long section wrapped up, plug weld the outer and move on

Cover fit, ready for plug welds/primer and on to the next project

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Passenger long just about complete

Fitting the new RD door jamb and having the passenger door latch for the first time in 30 years, VICTORY

No photo yet, but I was able to test fit the targa roof panel, fits great. Also, I made a template fitting the windscreen frame and targa bar. Checked it from side to side, all is good. I used cardboard then 3/8" AC plywood. from what I can tell, this double checks several body dimensions/geometry

[930cabman]

Yep, I went and did it, made the jump for a /6 conversion. There is this 2.7 short block laying around the shop, getting moved everyday because it's in the way. I placed an order with MB911 for his oil tank and engine tin to get the conversion started. I am looking for a Western New York shop to fix a few broken head studs and get the 2.7 along the path. In my spare time I got started on the drivers side:

Kind of reminds me of dissecting a frog in grade school

[Shivers]

Cool

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Metal work is moving forward. I made the decision to jump into the /6 conversion. Dropped off a 2.7 short block to a local engine builder today. Oil tank and engine metal is on the way from MB911. Researching engine mounts, exhaust, carbs or CIS, ......

Still planning on seat time this summer

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And I was thinking the drivers side was in better shape, fooled again!!

From what I can tell, these trailing arm mountings are not being reproduced, if so please forward the contact information. Otherwise we are re creating from scratch

Not for the faint of heart, but none of this is

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Curious....no rust encapsulator for the internal parts or primer for the inside structural peices?

I think RD makes that peice but sometimes they are out and need to build inventory.

That as you probably know is one of the more important suspension tie in locations.

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I was hoping the drivers side would be not as bad, fooled again



The Mad Dog 16 ga. frame reinforcing kit is on the way to add some integrity to the structure. This 914 is for my own use with a 2.7 conversion and 185 tires. Will never see a track while in my possession.

I have been spraying the insides prior to closing things up. Rustoleum rattle can

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Digging into the drivers side, front wheel well

All in fun