Original 1970 914-6 about to go outlaw!, I'm about to hot-rod my 914-6 |
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Original 1970 914-6 about to go outlaw!, I'm about to hot-rod my 914-6 |
Hec |
May 23 2014, 04:45 PM
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Hec Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 14-July 13 From: Mexico City Member No.: 16,122 Region Association: None |
Hello Friends,
The restoration of my 1970 914-6 matching numbers, etc. has been slow... but good. The body work is almost ready and we'll start to assemble all the interiors, electrical, etc. BUT... the engine is going slow, my mechanic is a pretty good one and he "takes his time"... so I asked him... Is it too crazy to put in one of your 2.7L you have around while the original is finished?... not surprisingly he answered "That's the attitude!" let's do it!... I confess I may've been watching too many Magnus Walker videos and stuff that have inspired the idea of pumping up a little bit the performance of my car while keeping all the originality focus of the restoration... although I know I'm entering "the dark side of the force" here... I might never come back!... What do you guys think?! Thanks and have a great weekend, H. |
PanelBilly |
May 23 2014, 09:12 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,840 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Just don't cut up the body. Maybe an oil cooler over the tranny, since you're in a hot climate. That would only require a few holes in the trunk floor to hang it.
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r_towle |
May 24 2014, 08:20 AM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,623 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
Just don't cut up the body. Maybe an oil cooler over the tranny, since you're in a hot climate. That would only require a few holes in the trunk floor to hang it. I don't agree. Put a real cooler up front. Metal is simple to replace if you ever sell it to someone who cares. A six with a cooler makes perfect sense in your climate, and it will work. Put the bigger motor in, save the original and store it properly.....do research on how to store it so it does not seize up over time... Enjoy the car.. |
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