 Purchasing 914 V8...opinions? |
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| michaelt55 |
 Feb 23 2007, 01:39 PM
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Graduate of Life's experiences  Group: Members Posts: 438 Joined: 2-September 06 From: Richmond, Texas Member No.: 6,753 Region Association: None  |
Opinions...
oh geez.. anywho...looking at a well thought out and built 215 V8 in a 914. Approx 160-180 hp but light as its a 62 Buick V8 that is all aluminum, so about 60 lbs heavier than stock. Its monetarily a great deal and I will probably sell my 73 with a Raby 2056. Just wondered if anyone knew of issues with the all aluminum 215 and has anyone every used it as a conversion? Michael |
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| slothness |
Mar 20 2007, 05:30 PM
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It's business time Group: Members Posts: 110 Joined: 7-October 04 From: Valencia, CA Member No.: 2,906 Region Association: Southern California |
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| michaelt55 |
Mar 20 2007, 05:52 PM
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Graduate of Life's experiences Group: Members Posts: 438 Joined: 2-September 06 From: Richmond, Texas Member No.: 6,753 Region Association: None |
photos will be posted when I place it in the classified area....and all particulars...
Michael |
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| sirnose |
Mar 21 2007, 05:54 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 9-February 07 From: AZ Member No.: 7,516 |
Congrats on the purchase. Check http://v8buick.com/ in the small block threads for details on the engine and I've got a list of more sites if you want them. It's not a bad motor although I did lose a valve seat on my '74 Range Rover's motor.
I'm just getting started on my v-8 conversion - originally intended to be a buick/rover stroker. Then I came across a complete running 928 4.5 for cheap (guy's doing a Chevy conversion) and have been researching that after looking at Rick's alien build. I really like the idea of keeping it all Porsche. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) But today, as always when I don't have the disposable income, I got offered a built Buick 215 (stroked to 266 ci with Buick 300 aluminum heads, Buick 300 crank, TA Performance cam & roller rockers, Holly 390 carb & Edelbrock intake, Kennedy adapter, etc). I can pick it up cheaper than what it will cost me to finish with the parts I've already collected (Rover 4.0 block x-bolt block & injection manifold plus Buick 300 heads & crank). Finishing with the parts I've got now will run another $5k -more than twice the price of the already built engine. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Rick, want to trade parts for parts? I'd seriously think about trading the block, heads, crank etc I have for some of your original 928 stuff (mounts, etc.). (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) Or do you want the alien to be an only child? |
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| jimkelly |
Mar 21 2007, 07:46 AM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
this is pretty much what eric shea told me recently - good work - jim
i'm doing a v8 and will keep stock brakes and narrow wheels - street use only. -- QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Feb 27 2007, 12:01 PM)  The brake topic has been discussed many times. Stock brakes are fine even with a V8 under normal driving conditions with stock width and diameter tires. But when you increase the rotational mass with larger diameter tires and a larger contact patch it takes more clamping force to counter the added rotational forces. If you don't increase the tires and wheel size you will just smoke the stockers. Hence to need for the brake upgrade. 65 mph is 65 mph whether you have a 4 cylinder, 6 cylinder or a V8. If you have a 4 cylinder with a passanger and a V8 without you have approximately the same weight vehicle. All things the same you should have the same car. |
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