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New to this, first post.
Trying to get some opinions on an engine rebuild. I've got a 70 914 with the engine in pieces....should I try to get the parts - pistons, rings, bearings ect. or try to find a good used motor. Assuming it's a 1.7. I know, this is a pretty loaded question. |
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TMI.... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
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... and as an Architect, your time may be too tight with project deadlines & "all nighters" to actually git 'er dun! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) If you're looking to have it rebuilt by somebody - so you KNOW that you've got a good running motor backed by a professional shop - then try McMark in the member vendors on here. He's close to you up in Napa & can probably even help you squeeze a bit more HP & Torque out of your 1.7. If you're a real power-hog, then Google for Jake Raby's MassIVe website & look at his 1.7 up-builds (McMark works with him & may be able to do some locally as well). There also may be other members in the Bay Area & Central Valley near you who can recommend their favorite 914 mechanic to check out as well. However, if you do have the skills & time to do your own rebuild, then get on the mailing lists of the major 914 parts suppliers for their weekly & other special deals & discounts, then try to time your purchases when they're offering 15% or better off. Auto Atlanta - various sales 20-30% off Performance Products/Eckler's - Weekly Specials - often at 15% Pelican - varies TC'sGarage - varies others jump in here, as I'm brain-farting on some others! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Dealers - Porsche Club of America &/or Porsche both offer 20% off at times - PCA has 20% off now thru 3/31/10 Plus some still generally available parts from OEM manufacturers can be had by a Google or price comparison at the various auto suppliers online. Good Luck! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom T (USC, BS-Arch 70) /////// |
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