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Best Engine Conversion for 914?
What is the best engine to stick in my 914?
Small Block Chevy [ 50 ] ** [9.62%]
911 Flat 6 [ 340 ] ** [65.38%]
Suburu WRX [ 105 ] ** [20.19%]
1.8 Turbo Diesel [ 12 ] ** [2.31%]
VW VR6 or Supercharged I4 [ 13 ] ** [2.50%]
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post May 12 2008, 10:54 PM
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HELP ME with this. I want every ones opinion.
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post May 12 2008, 11:19 PM
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build a nice 2056 and forget sinking all the money into a conversion....

if you must then stick with a Porsche 6, others will disagree. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post May 12 2008, 11:23 PM
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QUOTE(Dan (Almaden Valley) @ May 13 2008, 12:19 AM) *

build a nice 2056 and forget sinking all the money into a conversion....

if you must then stick with a Porsche 6, others will disagree. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I love my car its my baby.
I want a turbo for it or somethin
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post May 12 2008, 11:31 PM
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I got my car with the intention of converting to a Subaru. After much thought and research, I have decided to go with a built Type IV. If finances allowed, I would consider a /6 conversion.

The Subaru would be great fun... but it would be too much fun for the street, and not legal to race anywhere that it would be competitive.

But, the final answer is, only you can decide what you want. Start by making a list of what features are important to you. Then evaluate your options.
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post May 12 2008, 11:32 PM
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post May 12 2008, 11:41 PM
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geo 1000cc 3cylinder

where did that come from ,who did it!
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geo 1000cc 3cylinder

NNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Don't put that in a poor 914. lol
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post May 12 2008, 11:46 PM
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go sbc.... no replacement for displacement!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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I have to disagree Troy, a couple of PSI and 1/2 the weight replace the displacement. I would love to do a turbo /6, but it is really expensive. There are many 911's running in the 350 to 450+ range, but that is way beyond what a teener is willing to spend on a motor, let alone the rest of the upgrades that have to happen to handle that many ponies.
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post May 12 2008, 11:51 PM
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go sbc.... no replacement for displacement!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

Like those old trans ams what where they like 7.2 litre?
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post May 12 2008, 11:53 PM
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What's your budget? What are you going to do with the car? Autocross or any kind of racing? Or just street?
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I vote a 911 6 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)



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What's your budget? What are you going to do with the car? Autocross or any kind of racing? Or just street?

Street. under 5k
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I vote a 911 6 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

nice man whats the HP?
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I have to disagree Troy, a couple of PSI and 1/2 the weight replace the displacement. I would love to do a turbo /6, but it is really expensive. There are many 911's running in the 350 to 450+ range, but that is way beyond what a teener is willing to spend on a motor, let alone the rest of the upgrades that have to happen to handle that many ponies.

aahh come on!!! lets get him to search on the v8 cars and come across the 1200hp twin turbo v8 car, an the alien car, that will get a young guys blood boiling!
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I vote a 911 6 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

nice man whats the HP?

not much!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) my 1.8 will beat him at the ax
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QUOTE(Rand @ May 13 2008, 12:53 AM) *

What's your budget? What are you going to do with the car? Autocross or any kind of racing? Or just street?

Street. under 5k


That budget rules out any kind of well-done conversion. A Chevy 350 can be done as cheaply as anything, but to do it right you'll need to upgrade the brakes and do some body reinforcement. How much of the fabrication can you do yourself? My opinion, 350 or Subaru for a conversion on a tight budget.
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I don't know yet. I am going to dyno it in a few weeks. I just put it in. It is a stock 73 911 engine I bought for 2700. The other conversion stuff will cost you a little more but you can do a quick and dirty for under 5 if you look patiently.

The 2.0l six I replaced had 112hp to the rear wheels when I dynoed it. I'm not sure what this one will come to but it feels much stronger. Got on the freeway the other day and it ws very nice (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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QUOTE(Phoenix 914-6GT @ May 13 2008, 12:54 AM) *

I vote a 911 6 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

nice man whats the HP?

not much!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) my 1.8 will beat him at the ax

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) keep dreaming.
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