 Green 70 914 with Boxster Motor, Very interesting Conversion |
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| stevesc_us |
 Jul 13 2021, 07:39 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 69 Joined: 12-February 06 From: Redwood City, CA Member No.: 5,569  |
Curious as to what you all think of this conversion. No affiliation. Sure looks like a lot of money was spent on this.
https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer...14/2479061.html |
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| mepstein |
Jul 13 2021, 09:18 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,271 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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It must of cost a pretty penny to get the engine and trans into the car. I would be concerned about the almost stock brakes on a car that probably weighs a couple hundred pounds more.
Engine -365 vs 250 Trans -180 vs 72 Radiator & coolant - xxx? |
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| mgarrison |
Jul 13 2021, 09:47 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 351 Joined: 14-February 20 From: Chandler, AZ Member No.: 23,922 Region Association: Southwest Region
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I see they vented into the fender wells, but where the H-E-double hockey sticks is the air coming in to the radiator! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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| IronHillRestorations |
Jul 13 2021, 10:08 AM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,717 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(mgarrison @ Jul 13 2021, 07:47 AM)  I see they vented into the fender wells, but where the H-E-double hockey sticks is the air coming in to the radiator! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I can't tell from the pics, but I'm going to guess they've cut ducts in the front panel behind the grills |
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| mepstein |
Jul 13 2021, 10:44 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,271 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(IronHillRestorations @ Jul 13 2021, 12:08 PM) QUOTE(mgarrison @ Jul 13 2021, 07:47 AM) I see they vented into the fender wells, but where the H-E-double hockey sticks is the air coming in to the radiator! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I can't tell from the pics, but I'm going to guess they've cut ducts in the front panel behind the grills Either that or there is an opening behind their front plate. |
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| arbitrary |
Jul 13 2021, 08:51 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 81 Joined: 25-April 21 From: UK Member No.: 25,475 Region Association: None
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The ad quotes a weight of 1950 pounds… seems a bit optimistic?
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| Montreal914 |
Jul 13 2021, 09:44 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,558 Joined: 8-August 10 From: Claremont, CA Member No.: 12,023 Region Association: Southern California
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Still a reasonable price.
Needs a set of 5 lugs Fuchs though (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| mepstein |
Jul 14 2021, 05:33 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,271 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(arbitrary @ Jul 13 2021, 10:51 PM) The ad quotes a weight of 1950 pounds… seems a bit optimistic? That’s what an early car weighs with an oem engine. |
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| rgalla9146 |
Jul 14 2021, 06:34 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,552 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None
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No way it's 1,950, I'd bet on 2,250 Still a lively package. I love the concept and that they charted new territory and got it done. I'd want to see it look more 'factory'......like it grew there. The wiring and dipstick across the rear trunk is an eyesore. And of course brakes and five lugs. |
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| Chris H. |
Jul 14 2021, 07:07 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,030 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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The drive train seems very low in the chassis. Seems like it will scrape on something easily.
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| Cairo94507 |
Jul 14 2021, 07:34 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,752 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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This car has been posted before.
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| david63 |
Jul 14 2021, 12:51 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 96 Joined: 9-August 09 From: Parker Colorado Member No.: 10,653 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Wonder if the turbo 4 from the 718 Boxster/Cayman is physically smaller? Bet someone does that swap eventually depending on the physical size of the engine. They make pretty good power….
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| matthepcat |
Jul 14 2021, 05:18 PM
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Meat Popsicle Group: Members Posts: 1,462 Joined: 13-December 09 From: Saratoga CA Member No.: 11,125 Region Association: Northern California |
That exhaust hangs way low
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| flat4guy |
Jul 17 2021, 09:56 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 442 Joined: 10-October 16 From: nor cal Member No.: 20,484 Region Association: Northern California |
Overall a good looking car - but then I start to nit pick the small stuff. Rear window tape/caulking looks bad, interior trim not perfect, etc... but a cool car.
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