 CONVERSION ADVICE - SUSPENSION, From stock 1.7 FI to 5 lugs carb'd 6cyl |
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| HIPPIEKILLER |
 Nov 3 2017, 03:36 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 84 Joined: 25-July 17 From: Huntington Beach, CA Member No.: 21,286 Region Association: Southern California  |
Dear all,
I am enjoying my car as it is right now: all original and solid with the stock 1.7 FI working fine. However, since I joined this community and met some people around SoCal, I just changed my mind for a 6cyl conversion and extra candies. Today I am seeking for advice on suspension conversion. I have read this article that I found very interesting: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=105728 Still I am not sure if the cost of replacing struts, hubs and everything is worth it when I see very looking cars with the simpler re-drilled hubs and BMW 320i calipers. From a petrol head point of view of course I want top, but I want to take a compromise (performance/look/budget/time). I do not mind keeping non vented discs as long as I change to 19mm master cylinder and better calipers (BMW or 911) but I think this option is not existing unless I go to the re-drilled hubs. Anyway, I listen to experiences and advice from this excellent community. I am going on Sunday to the swap meet in Riverside hoping there will be interesting parts. The 6 cylinders conversions will be another topic. Cheers! |
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Nov 5 2017, 06:45 AM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 7,090 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None 
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You've got the right idea by upgrading the suspension before upgrading the engine. Before you can go very fast you have to be able to stop very fast.
A 911 front end is a good way to quickly upgrade the front. Most everything is bolt-on and may even include an under-body sway bar. The rear end can be 911 or re-drilled 914 hub. The key is to find the parts economically from someone selling their 5-lug upgrade or someone parting a 911. I found the parts below on ebay for $450 for my '74 914. This was a complete 914 5-lug setup. Just needed cleaned and tuned. For my '71 914 I found someone on Pelican Parts selling the entire suspension off of a '72 911 for $150. He even delivered it to my house! Once you go 5-lug, then many wheel choices come into play. Euromeister makes a very economical fake Fuchs rim for your upgrade. Attached image(s)  
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HIPPIEKILLER CONVERSION ADVICE - SUSPENSION Nov 3 2017, 03:36 PM
mepstein You should read Eric’s thread again. You can’t... Nov 3 2017, 04:39 PM Coondog My six conversion was a 2 part process. Suspension... Nov 3 2017, 05:06 PM
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My six conversion was a 2 part process. Suspensio... Nov 3 2017, 08:29 PM Larmo63 Andres, it's only money......
Nov 3 2017, 09:36 PM 914_teener I'd say put some money in your suspension, new... Nov 3 2017, 10:34 PM thelogo Yeh what these guys. Said
Your starting down a ... Nov 4 2017, 08:13 PM mepstein
You've got the right idea by upgrading the su... Nov 5 2017, 07:17 AM Chris914n6
You've got the right idea by upgrading the s... Nov 5 2017, 02:11 PM mepstein
[quote name='mepstein' post='2545688' date='Nov 5... Nov 5 2017, 02:44 PM Cairo94507 I don't know what your plans on for the car in... Nov 5 2017, 09:26 AM HIPPIEKILLER Thank you all guys for your words and time.
I hav... Nov 5 2017, 04:40 PM burton73 I remember back in 1979 I had a 1974 914 2.0 that ... Nov 5 2017, 05:08 PM HIPPIEKILLER
I remember back in 1979 I had a 1974 914 2.0 that... Nov 5 2017, 08:50 PM burton73
I remember back in 1979 I had a 1974 914 2.0 tha... Nov 7 2017, 06:53 PM Racer Depending on the power of your -6, you may want to... Nov 6 2017, 05:21 PM turbonet Enter shameless plug
I’m selling a 5 lug conver... Nov 6 2017, 08:47 PM Steve When I built my car 30 years ago, I just bought 3.... Nov 7 2017, 10:46 AM BigFour1973 Say one decides to just swap out the struts with 3... Nov 7 2017, 04:24 PM mepstein
Say one decides to just swap out the struts with ... Nov 7 2017, 04:36 PM BigFour1973
Say one decides to just swap out the struts with... Nov 7 2017, 06:36 PM brant
Edit - I’m not aware of any 3 1/2” struts th... Nov 7 2017, 11:05 PM mepstein
Edit - I’m not aware of any 3 1/2” struts t... Nov 8 2017, 06:27 AM mgp4591
Say one decides to just swap out the struts with... Nov 8 2017, 07:13 AM Steve Good question. I just took the strut to Kens Spor... Nov 7 2017, 06:44 PM Steve
Good question. I just took the strut to Kens Spo... Nov 7 2017, 06:58 PM mepstein “So, I guess it depends on the strut on whether ... Nov 7 2017, 07:31 PM BigFour1973
“So, I guess it depends on the strut on whether... Nov 7 2017, 09:57 PM Larmo63 Wrong thread........drrrr Nov 7 2017, 07:36 PM zig-n-zag 16mm spindle nuts are NLA. Look for struts that h... Nov 8 2017, 12:32 AM mepstein
16mm spindle nuts are NLA. Look for struts that ... Nov 8 2017, 06:28 AM worn
Dear all,
I am enjoying my car as it is right no... Nov 8 2017, 10:13 AM Steve Keep an eye on Pelican. They have suspension stuff... Nov 8 2017, 01:07 PM |
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