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beam944 |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 58 Joined: 15-April 14 From: Timberlake,NC Member No.: 17,254 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() |
Hi everyone...I am new to the 914 world although not new to Porsche's. I have owned 3 944's and actually loved every one of them. I came across a craigslist ad for a v8 914 and well.....here it goes.. wish me luck ...any and all input is appreciated.
This engine is just set in place as mock up only...thats actually a 1966 283 out of a ChevyII I dont know why this radiator is where its at...going to get a race aluminum in the front lots of work to do here.. will have lots of parts to sale off of this project definitely going to need some more space for 12 inch wide tires..so probably won't look like this when i'm done |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 21-May 03 From: Valencia, CA Member No.: 721 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
Your first challenge will be to find a suitable transaxle capable of withstanding twin turbo power.
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2mAn |
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trying to see how long I can go without a 914 ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 487 Joined: 14-November 13 From: Westchester (Los Angeles) Member No.: 16,644 Region Association: Southern California ![]() |
I honestly think you should start by getting it going with just the SBC and then plan the twin turbo if it isnt scary enough.
I love 944s and would love to put a LS motor in that instead! |
beam944 |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 58 Joined: 15-April 14 From: Timberlake,NC Member No.: 17,254 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() |
I have my photos of the car up on photobucket but cant seem to get them here...i am new to posting on forums any help would be great....and yes transaxle will be an issue i agree...but then again i am looking to do a retro look and not really high hp...400-500 hp is the absolute most i want ... well....
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beam944 |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 58 Joined: 15-April 14 From: Timberlake,NC Member No.: 17,254 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() |
i agree totally
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beam944 |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 58 Joined: 15-April 14 From: Timberlake,NC Member No.: 17,254 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() |
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2mAn |
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trying to see how long I can go without a 914 ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 487 Joined: 14-November 13 From: Westchester (Los Angeles) Member No.: 16,644 Region Association: Southern California ![]() |
I have my photos of the car up on photobucket but cant seem to get them here...i am new to posting on forums any help would be great....and yes transaxle will be an issue i agree...but then again i am looking to do a retro look and not really high hp...400-500 hp is the absolute most i want ... well.... when you have the image up on photobucket there should be a list on the right that has says "link to share" click on the IMG link and paste (CTRL-V) on reply and voila pictures! |
beam944 |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 58 Joined: 15-April 14 From: Timberlake,NC Member No.: 17,254 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() |
Thanks!
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beam944 |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 58 Joined: 15-April 14 From: Timberlake,NC Member No.: 17,254 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() |
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beam944 |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 58 Joined: 15-April 14 From: Timberlake,NC Member No.: 17,254 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() |
Thanks alot 2mAn! so this is much easier now..
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trying to see how long I can go without a 914 ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 487 Joined: 14-November 13 From: Westchester (Los Angeles) Member No.: 16,644 Region Association: Southern California ![]() |
Thanks alot 2mAn! so this is much easier now.. no problem (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) honestly, sell the turbo manifolds use that money either towards the renegade radiator setup (I think its around 750-1000). the next thing would be to properly mount the transmission, that chain link looks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) |
beam944 |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 58 Joined: 15-April 14 From: Timberlake,NC Member No.: 17,254 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() |
I know you say ditch the turbos...but i cant get the thought out of my head...lol ... yes the chain has got to go...this is how i got it...needless to say alot of work to be done. I am going for era correct age on everything as if someone in 1974 did a v8 conversion.
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Howdy ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,162 Joined: 30-April 06 From: Burnsville, NC Member No.: 5,956 ![]() |
I saw that car on Craigslist. I almost made a move when it first popped up. Should be a good project.
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beam944 |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 58 Joined: 15-April 14 From: Timberlake,NC Member No.: 17,254 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() |
I have looked at v8 conversions before and no how much they can be...for the price I had too...but it does need a lot of work
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From Wreck to Rockin ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,055 Joined: 3-December 07 From: Brevard, FL Member No.: 8,414 Region Association: South East States ![]() ![]() |
Looks like a cool project! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Post a lot of pictures as you go. Getting it running would make it more fun while you plan your next step. Too many of these turn into 3 years on jack stands before turning a wheel. Ask me how I know... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) John |
beam944 |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 58 Joined: 15-April 14 From: Timberlake,NC Member No.: 17,254 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() |
Next week starts the build... Have to finish a little Jackson supercharged Honda first...lol
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() ![]() |
400 to 500 horse power??!! That transmission won't last unless you really baby it. But how much fun would that be. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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AKA "CLUTCH KILLER"! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 6,995 Joined: 14-April 05 From: between shit kickers and pinky lifters/ puget sound wa.north of Seattle south of Canada Member No.: 3,931 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() |
tony is running 400+ in his with a 901 for the past 5+ years and he doesn't "baby it" but he doesn't punish it either.
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