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mb123 |
Sep 27 2017, 10:21 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 2-December 13 From: Chicago Member No.: 16,713 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Hi All, I'm forever on the search for the 'right' 914. Been a fan for 25+ years but not looking for too much of a project. I cringe that I missed mendeola's mule car on ebay, I could have had it for 12k with their trans and and an ls2 and 911 suspension. Lucky person that got it. I have no fear of mechanical, electric things, have rewired a few Ls based cars and have rebuilt a few. just don't want rust to deal with primariy is what keeps me away. with that said, anyone know if this car sold?
https://bringatrailer.com/2016/05/09/subaru...72-porsche-914/ |
Porschef |
Sep 27 2017, 10:29 AM
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How you doin' Group: Members Posts: 2,175 Joined: 7-September 10 From: LawnGuyland Member No.: 12,152 Region Association: North East States |
Looks pretty sweet, especially for that price... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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jd74914 |
Sep 27 2017, 10:36 AM
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Its alive Group: Members Posts: 4,796 Joined: 16-February 04 From: CT Member No.: 1,659 Region Association: North East States |
I believe that is Bob's old car...from all I've read here that means it's really clean and needs nothing. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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76-914 |
Sep 27 2017, 11:27 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,611 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
That might be Bob's car. FWIW, the "D" series was only produced until 2004 or 2005, IIRC. That model was 212hp & 218 ft Lb's torque. The higher numbers quoted were for the later 3.0 series which use variable timing and variable valve. This would be quite a task to use as I don't believe MS supports this and those model's. Factory ECU uses a lot of CANBUS you would need to defeat. That being said, I would shop for the EZ30D unless you want the extra work required to wire the later models. The EZ30D is a fantastic power plant and when coupled to the 914 it is a dream. Engines are cheap and plentiful. Entire engines can be had for $800 - $1100. They pull strong, and are smooth as a sewing machine. Redline at 7000rpm. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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mb123 |
Sep 27 2017, 12:59 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 2-December 13 From: Chicago Member No.: 16,713 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
i did more searching, looks like it was bob @bigkat_83 car. Another guy out of new york sold it and now it looks like it turned up again. not clear if it did or did not sell. just trying to find out.
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burton73 |
Sep 27 2017, 01:50 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,655 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
i did more searching, looks like it was bob @bigkat_83 car. Another guy out of new york sold it and now it looks like it turned up again. not clear if it did or did not sell. just trying to find out. The guy that bought it from Bob had it for sale with lots of videos. Looked very nice but needed just a very little to make it super. Be sure that it is for sale and then look up the videos. The guy selling it was a professional photographer. I almost bought it just because but then I could not pull the trigger. Bob B |
burton73 |
Sep 27 2017, 01:53 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,655 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
Also you missed a V8 car that needed just what you have to finish it that went for $5,000
a couple of weeks ago. Started at $9,000 or 10 and then just wanted to get it out of his house. Look at the old ads for sale here. Bob B |
Chris H. |
Sep 27 2017, 02:17 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,043 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Definitely Bob's old car. I drove it a while ago. Very nice, well balanced car. If you only knew how long it takes to get the Megasquirt tuned in - that's worth a couple grand to me.
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mb123 |
Sep 27 2017, 02:25 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 2-December 13 From: Chicago Member No.: 16,713 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Definitely Bob's old car. I drove it a while ago. Very nice, well balanced car. If you only knew how long it takes to get the Megasquirt tuned in - that's worth a couple grand to me. I'd like to get a shot at that megasquirt. I've been tuning the Chevy LS stuff for a bit on my own car. Almost converted my car to megasquirt but decided to just rewire it all and run it with the GM computer. Just don't like that I have to keep paying for credits. |
Chris H. |
Sep 27 2017, 02:36 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,043 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
It's dialed in quite well already. Seemed so easy I tried to do mine (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) .
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mb123 |
Sep 27 2017, 02:43 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 2-December 13 From: Chicago Member No.: 16,713 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
It's dialed in quite well already. Seemed so easy I tried to do mine (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) . i'm in nw burbs. curious what you are tuning/setting up. feel free to pm. |
whitetwinturbo |
Sep 28 2017, 11:04 AM
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Honey, does this wing make my ass look fat? Group: Members Posts: 1,391 Joined: 22-October 11 From: Newport Beach/Kalefornya/USA Member No.: 13,704 Region Association: Southern California |
It's dialed in quite well already. Seemed so easy I tried to do mine (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) . i'm in nw burbs. curious what you are tuning/setting up. feel free to pm. .....I'm interested in your project too (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
Chris H. |
Sep 28 2017, 12:22 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,043 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Whaaaa? I didn't notice your location. I'll PM you later today. Trying to set up my EG33 with MS3. Bob is a good friend of mine and offered to help finish the tune but I couldn't get away for Okteenerfest. Got it to start and idle but it sputtered when I revved it. It's back to the stock ECU for now. I also have a Vanagon project that I might want to turbo (not for performance, just so it can keep up with traffic!).
I can give you all of the details on Bob's car too. Looks like a few cosmetic updates were done since he sold it which is all that was needed. |
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