First post , First 914-8, Saying hello Options

[Sean_S]

Hello All !

My name is Sean and I've been lurking here for a few hours and figured I'd best register since I just purchased my first 914 V8 conversion.

I live in Coos Bay Oregon as a Los Angeles escapee.

In my former life I was a machinery dealer and thankfully this has provided me with a full machine shop (kept the cream for myself). Hopefully this will help with that trials of owning this conversion.

I also have a custom Lotus Esprit S1 and a Toyota FJ-40. I've owned and converted several FJ's to V8's so I'm comfortable with tweaking and re-tweaking. I may at some point convert the Lotus, but the engine is fresh so it will wait.

In any case, here is a photo of the 914 conversion. I haven't gotten into it yet, but basically it's a 5.0 EFI conversion...let me know what you think?

Also, I am interested in hearing from the V8 guys (and gals) about the performance of their cars and any 91(8) advice that a newbie must know.

All the Best
Sean

(IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v500/twomarbles/914/DSC00714.jpg)

[neo914-6]

There seems to be a gap tranny options...

This topic has been discussed and argued in depth if you search on this list and pors-chev.com bbs.
The ZF transaxle from Panteras has been used for >500hp power 914s. I rode in one that could be launched from a street light. Since the cost to convert a 915 cost as much as a stronger 930 then the choice is clear. Of course if you can score a deal and do some work yourself, the choice may be different. For <300hp motors, a rebuilt stock 914 transaxle holds up well and is still the most economical to replace. Renegade, HPH, RSH and others modify the stock tranny for taller gearing and strength. You can see an example in Bitchin Tranny
Felix