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> The $5k Engine, It's real.
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post Jan 1 2006, 03:09 PM
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pnewman,

Resale value and cost effectiveness is an issue that I'm very aware of. I hold the opinion that 914 prices are increasing fairly quickly for nicely restored cars. But these cars will probably never be resalable for a profit. I'd say that having an engine that's rebuild by a professional shop with a good reputation is a much better investment than a home rebuilt engine. I'm speaking from the hypothetical perspective of a potential buyer of a 914.
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post Jan 6 2006, 12:18 AM
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wow...I didnt know heads were rebuilt/opened up.

thats at least 2000 in and of itself.

hmm....

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post Jan 6 2006, 01:11 AM
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Yep. Everything on this engine is worked over.
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post Jan 6 2006, 10:27 AM
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QUOTE(bd1308 @ Jan 6 2006, 01:18 AM)
wow...I didnt know heads were rebuilt/opened up.

thats at least 2000 in and of itself.

hmm....

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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) that makes a good deal a great deal!!
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post Jan 6 2006, 10:31 AM
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I'm assuming the reason people have not stepped up and Not to be an A-hole but its probably because for a little more you can do a v-8 conversion and have 250 hp easy I understand this is easier to do however its still $5000.00 for 125 hp thats $40.00 per hp quite pricey......sorry to play devils advocate... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ar15.gif)
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post Jan 6 2006, 10:52 AM
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some guys want a V8 in their 914 but most don't when they go to buy. Guys that buy these cars want original as possible more and more these days.
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post Jan 6 2006, 11:11 AM
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QUOTE(golfguy @ Jan 6 2006, 08:31 AM)
I'm assuming the reason people have not stepped up and Not to be an A-hole but its probably because for a little more you can do a v-8 conversion and have 250 hp easy I understand this is easier to do however its still $5000.00 for 125 hp thats $40.00 per hp quite pricey......sorry to play devils advocate... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif)

I think you're overlooking a major detail...
If you payed to have v8 put in compaired to one of these, I think you would find that a v8 is no where near a compairable price.

A v8 is only a "little more" if you don't value your labor.
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post Jan 6 2006, 11:21 AM
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(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) My engine has the conversions beat on install time, or time-till-driving. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)

I'm not setting out to compete with any of the conversions, six, subie, v8 or otherwise. I'm just interested in supporting the "stock" engine market with the most affordable, well built engine possible. I think I've done that and there have been a few people who have stepped up to the plate so I'm satisfied that they are out there.

I'm trying very hard to have my extra car fixed and one of these engines in it before the WCC so people can test drive it. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif)
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post Jan 7 2006, 01:04 PM
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Been a lil while longer since then. In 2 months or so, im pullin a loan me thinks... 125 hp, reliable, new engine means no worries, just keep up maintanance... for 5K, what more could you ask for?
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post Jan 7 2006, 01:09 PM
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Exactly. Let me know when you're ready and we'll get you set up. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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post Jan 10 2006, 11:37 PM
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QUOTE(McMark @ Dec 14 2005, 01:17 AM)
Whatever, now I'm pissed off. Maybe I should just start building them for free.

maybe we should piss you off more often so we can all get free engines (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol2.gif)

if i didn't have my engine rebuilt earlier this year, i would be ordering one right now.

Thanks for doing the work on these Mark (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

Jake, quit complaining about cheap 914 owners, really annoying. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)


FYI, i spent close to $5k on my 2.0 rebuild, so i think this is a very fair price. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
this price actually has me considering the purchase of a roller, just so i have a reason to buy one of these engines. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Jan 11 2006, 12:30 AM
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Too bad. I'm not pissed off anymore. No more free engines. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/lol2.gif)

You don't have to buy a roller. Everyone needs a spare engine. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)
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post Jan 11 2006, 02:28 AM
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How will these engines do in hot weather? (100+ degree summers) Or will it need additional cooling for that?
And you say you will be offering installs?
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post Jan 11 2006, 03:57 PM
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Zack, the engine shouldn't have a problem with hot days, as long as it's tuned correctly. A lean running engine on a hot day is never a good idea. If you're nervous, I would highly recommend an accurate oil temp gauge with numbers, and a CHT gauge. Actually, everyone should have those two gauges.
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post Jan 11 2006, 04:43 PM
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Who's a good source for a cht gauge and matching sending unit. Trying to match vdo oem on center console.
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post Jan 11 2006, 05:19 PM
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VDO makes a CHT gauge and sender. They're available all over place, mostly at Bug shops.
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post Jan 11 2006, 07:10 PM
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QUOTE(lapuwali @ Jan 11 2006, 06:19 PM)
VDO makes a CHT gauge and sender. They're available all over place, mostly at Bug shops.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) yup, cheapest online I found was cbperformance for $60
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post Jan 11 2006, 09:27 PM
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I heard James (morphenspectra) was selling VDOs.
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post Jan 11 2006, 10:38 PM
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Mark.. you say you will be offering installs?
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post Jan 11 2006, 10:40 PM
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Whoops, forgot to answer that part. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/pinch.gif)

Yeah, I can install the engines as well.
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