914R build thread revisited, Latest transformation has commenced Options

[campbellcj]

Some of you may have seen my earlier build thread on the 914club site. In a nutshell I have a 73 2.0 that I converted to a six in 2003. It's now heavily modified and race-prepped, powered by a stout 2.7 twin-plug engine.

The car currently weighs 1988lbs without fuel or driver; my POC minimum class weight with gas and driver is 2209lbs. It's still narrow-bodied and I am running 16x7 Fuchs with 205/45 Hoosiers. As you might guess, the car is significantly grip-limited and traction-limited in the rear especially. It basically tears the tread off R6's within 6 run sessions or so.

Here is its current state:

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914R at Streets of Willow by cjcam, on Flickr

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914R at Willow Springs by cjcam, on Flickr

I just dropped it off at a local shop, about to dive into:

- Tangerine Racing steel flares, front/rear
- Sheridan 6" f/g rear spoiler
- Rollcage triangulation to suspension pickups
- Possibly other chassis bracing
- GT headlight lifts or remove lights completely
- Repaint car (TBD how extensively)
- RSR finish Fuchs 16x8's up front, 9's in rear
- New graphics/decals


One upcoming decision is whether to keep the sail vinyl or go body color without vinyl. I've always liked the factory vinyl and bright trim look but could go either way on this.

The work could start as soon as Tuesday and I'll post updates and pics as I get them. This is not going to be a CW rotisserie sort of project since it's a race car, so progress should happen quickly and I plan to run the POC Laguna Seca event towards the end of August.

Cheers,

[campbellcj]

I went and visited the shop today. The top-end is mostly apart and parts being cleaned-up and inspected. The good news is the bottom end, heads and cams seem OK. Bad news is at least a couple cylinders, valves, guides, seats, 1 rocker and various other bits are not OK. The springs and retainers are fine but may be upgraded for good measure.

Waiting on price and availability for a few P&C options from Mahle before deciding which route to go. I would love to go 12.5:1 Mahle 2.8 "RSR" if I can afford it (that might warrant a cam change too), but it may be much more practical to put this thing back together as a 2.7 with new or good used cylinders and the existing 10.5:1 JE pistons.

The game plan should solidify next week - stay tuned...