lincoln
Dec 30 2005, 04:07 AM
ok ok sooner or later i KNOW a 1.8 will feel too small for me and im not terribly interested in a v-8 conversion because then it wont really be a porsche anymore ( altho its most vw right now ?) and same with the v6 americanmade motor swaps
only american made motor i would consider would maybe be the new chrysler hemi, but that takes a lotta coin
question is what porsche motors are interchangable without having to go a full custom install, ie; what fits the stock 914 without major modification , as in it drops in easy and can do it in a weekend?
getting my feelers out now so when time comes ill already be forewarned heheh
BTW the baby blue is really starting to grow on me so im bout 98% sure its will be repainted same color
Racing914six
Dec 30 2005, 06:59 AM
Not sure if it can be done in a weekend, but the 911 engine option is great. The extra torque, the sweet sound of HP music in flat six is unforgetable.
VegasRacer
Dec 30 2005, 07:14 AM
QUOTE (lincoln @ Dec 30 2005, 03:07 AM) |
im bout 98% sure its will be repainted same color |
+1
John
Dec 30 2005, 07:20 AM
The only ones that are plug & play will be the TIV engines. They are the only 'bolt-in' option.
The -6 conversion costs money and requires some modification period. (how much money depends on how good you are at being resourceful)
The easiest conversion for you would be to get a stock 2.0 with fuel injection and both engine wire harnesses. This would virtually bolt in with minimal effort. My next suggestion would be a TIV with carbs (less wiring to contend with, but very little mods including fuel pump, etc.).
just my 0.02
lincoln
Dec 30 2005, 08:58 AM
k now up to the 99% on repaint heheh
guy i got car from said he has a friend selling a motor, think he said it was a 2.0 bore kitted to a 2.9? maybe 2.7 for $500
altho considering the amount of shall we say fabrication , in the description of the car itself, and the truth im beginning to sort out ,im not sure id be willing to believe him a lot
interestingly , i was in germany in 84-85 and just think if i had remembered this car then- could have gotten a euro version probly with a rh drive heheh
thinks we wish we did looking back eh?
davep
Dec 30 2005, 09:23 AM
The engine would have to go well beyond a 2.0 bore to reach 2.7 or 2.9 since you cannot fit that much stroke. If done properly the engine would be worth over $10K not $500, otherwise it is just a core.
No RH drive in Germany, a few converted in the UK and Australia, but definitely not factory.
The only drop in, as has been stated previously, is the type 4. Jake or McMark can help with a good one. Otherwise the next easiest install is a 911 motor using the 914/6 parts. The car is at least designed for it.
If you look carefully at the 914 you won't find that it is even 50% VW, most is unique unto itself.
lincoln
Dec 30 2005, 10:42 AM
yea from what i have read here and a place or 2 other theres no way it could have been a 2.9 from a 2.0- is nice to get confirmation tho
this will probly not be for at least a year tho on upgrade motor- ill have to see how fast i outgrow the 1.8 first
SirAndy
Dec 30 2005, 11:53 AM
QUOTE (davep @ Dec 30 2005, 07:23 AM) |
No RH drive in Germany, a few converted in the UK and Australia, but definitely not factory. |
most certainly *NO* RHD in germany ...
Andy
SirAndy
Dec 30 2005, 11:54 AM
QUOTE (lincoln @ Dec 30 2005, 08:42 AM) |
yea from what i have read here and a place or 2 other theres no way it could have been a 2.9 from a 2.0- is nice to get confirmation tho |
jake makes a 3.0L TIV ...
i *think* he usually starts with a 1.7L case ...
Andy
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