986 Engine/Tranny/Rear Suspension in a 914., I might be able to do it. Options

[Series9]

I've been thinking about this for a while.

With Nelson's 914 on the rotisserie and Luckie's 986 on the lift, I took the opportunity to use a straight edge and a measuring tape to make some basic measurements.

I've never been a fan of the 914 rear suspension, so I've been contemplating 986 rear suspension (along with the rest of the drivetrain) in a 914. I thought I would have to cut the 914 at the firewall to make it happen, but I might not.

The initial survey suggests that removal of the /4 engine mounts and the 914 suspension console may facilitate the addition of some metal that would make this work. The hardest part appears to be the rear upper shock support.

I may regret starting this thread, but I'm having a hard time spending $3k of my money to rebuild a 2.0. I'd rather put the money toward something special.

Comments?

[db9146]

Joe,

I was just about ready to launch a question wondering if anyone had ever done this. I want to build a -6 but don't relish the thought of spending the cash on a big Porsche air-cooled 6 when more power is available for less money (for the engine). There are still the transaxle issues and the oil system or you trade this out for the tranny that goes with the engine and swap the plumbing over to water.

I'll be watching....go for it!