QUOTE(WestTX914 @ May 6 2014, 09:51 PM)
Actually I'm pulling the motor because there is a rattle when she gets hot. I just figured I'd replace the carbs and exhaust while I'm at it. I also want to powder coat the engine tin while I have everything apart. I'm currently running a holley progressive and none of the FI is there so dual Webers have been purchased. I would absolutely love to do a six conversion but thats not in the cards at this time. Looks like my life will be easier pulling the whole unit so that's what I'll do thanks for all the feedback and if anyone has a turn key 6cyl just sitting around I'd be happy to adopt it from you
thanks All Mike
There's no such thing as "turnkey" going to a /6 sadly. Otherwise there wouldn't be any cars left with 4's, or any need for Subie motors!
Too bad you're so far out, I've thinking or forming a 914 Mafia around here so whenever someone needs a hand they've got some guys on call. I've done the engine drop a few times, it always goes faster after you've done it more than once. I just remember it being tedious at first getting all the cables, shift rods, ground straps, etc disconnected first. Seriously, you should run an aircraft style checksheet to make sure you get EVERYTHING. The last thing you want is to drop the whole thing and leave the tranny ground strap connected. NOT GOOD!
I think it's always good to get the whole thing out at least for the merit of being able to take a good look at what's going on in there. It will be easy to look at the hell hole, battery area, floorpan, tunnel, etc. You can take the opportunity to clean things up in there, replace seals, get a new soundproofing mat from 914Rubber, change your engine/tranny mounts, and more. Just get a furniture dolly, some really nice jackstands, and a good and tall floor jack!