 Restoration or Porscharu, Whether to restore or Suberize |
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| R_u_dd |
  Jun 2 2014, 11:18 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 154 Joined: 3-March 14 From: Grants Pass, Oregon Member No.: 17,072 Region Association: Pacific Northwest  |
I've got a 1971 914-4 with the 1.7 in need of restoration. The body has some minor dents, typical rust not severe but needs work. Looks to be the original engine and transmission. Most of the parts are there, though corroded.
Manufactured 10/70 vin 4712904015 4259606 L21E Tangerine engine W018107x I would like to make it a Porscheru with the WRX 2.0 Turbo and Subaru transmission wiring harness and ecu. But, I have misgivings about transforming a car that could also be restored to the original. Let's say I would like to stay around $5,000 (maybe I'm dreaming here), first do the metal repairs and paint, then drop in the Subaru engine. Similar to Orange 75 Project, engine is in... I am looking for a little better performance and I'm not sure the original 80 hp engine with a lot of work involved is the answer. So, for the return on investment, is it worth doing a restoration, or as my wife says, "do what you want to do with the car"- that would be the Porscheru. Restore or Suberize? Click below for all the pictures: Photos on Photobucket (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1301.photobucket.com-17072-1401772696.1.jpg) Battery tray area (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1301.photobucket.com-17072-1401772696.2.jpg) Engine with corrosion and rust (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1301.photobucket.com-17072-1401772697.3.jpg) Engine Out (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1301.photobucket.com-17072-1401772697.4.jpg) |
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| Rotary'14 |
Jun 3 2014, 06:17 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 753 Joined: 24-April 05 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 3,977 |
I think you can do a suby conversion that is reversible if you mount the radiator in the back, and you have to use a 901 trans. Then I think the conversion is a 2 way street. I mounted my radiator where the engine lid goes and except for the hottest days(90+) I don't run hot. I am also using a mazda 13b rotary engine, one that is notorious for running hot. I am very confident it can be done to a suby 4 banger.
-Robert |
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| R_u_dd |
Jun 3 2014, 07:22 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 154 Joined: 3-March 14 From: Grants Pass, Oregon Member No.: 17,072 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(Rotary'14 @ Jun 3 2014, 05:17 AM)  I think you can do a suby conversion that is reversible if you mount the radiator in the back, and you have to use a 901 trans. Then I think the conversion is a 2 way street. I mounted my radiator where the engine lid goes and except for the hottest days(90+) I don't run hot. I am also using a mazda 13b rotary engine, one that is notorious for running hot. I am very confident it can be done to a suby 4 banger. -Robert Well, that's an interesting thought. I would rather put the radiator in the back anyway, but it seems to give people problems. Anyone have a link to a post that shows it done successfully? By the way, is it Porsche ru, or Porsch aru ??? |
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| Rotary'14 |
Jun 3 2014, 09:31 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 753 Joined: 24-April 05 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 3,977 |
QUOTE(R_u_dd @ Jun 3 2014, 06:22 AM) QUOTE(Rotary'14 @ Jun 3 2014, 05:17 AM) I think you can do a suby conversion that is reversible if you mount the radiator in the back, and you have to use a 901 trans. Then I think the conversion is a 2 way street. I mounted my radiator where the engine lid goes and except for the hottest days(90+) I don't run hot. I am also using a mazda 13b rotary engine, one that is notorious for running hot. I am very confident it can be done to a suby 4 banger. -Robert Well, that's an interesting thought. I would rather put the radiator in the back anyway, but it seems to give people problems. Anyone have a link to a post that shows it done successfully? By the way, is it Porsche ru, or Porsch aru ??? I should link it in my sig,, but here you go http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...less+conversion -Robert |
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R_u_dd Restoration or Porscharu Jun 2 2014, 11:18 PM
mgp4591 I also have a 71 with a 1.7 and I'm gathering ... Jun 3 2014, 02:34 AM
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