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Up and Coming New Owner, newbie owner questions |
Grubeguy |
May 21 2019, 05:15 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 12-May 19 From: Washington DC Member No.: 23,119 Region Association: None |
I have finally convinced my dad that his '74 914 project belongs in my garage. Years ago, he replaced the engine with an Olds aluminum engine (same as a modern Range Rover) with a 4-barrel. Everything mated together with the help of Kennedy Engineering adapters and such.
I've owned a bevvy of classic and german cars, but this is my first 914. I'm look for advice, best places to go for parts, advice on body kits if available, things to look for when getting the little guy going ... |
Chi-town |
May 21 2019, 10:08 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 851 Joined: 31-August 18 From: Disneyland Member No.: 22,446 Region Association: Southern California |
A Rover / Buick aluminum V8 is an interesting little motor with decent potential.
Pics please |
porschetub |
May 22 2019, 01:03 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,725 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
A Rover / Buick aluminum V8 is an interesting little motor with decent potential. Pics please Yes to a point but very old design and thirsty even in EFI form ,RR ditched these years ago,not really a good choice of engine IMO as what ever the Brits fitted them to (Stag,TR8 or RR) they still had issues. The Buick 3.8 v6 is a way better engine in latter form and will most likely be the cheapest replacement engine you could buy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
billh1963 |
May 22 2019, 04:28 AM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,403 Joined: 28-March 11 From: North Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
A Rover / Buick aluminum V8 is an interesting little motor with decent potential. Pics please Yes to a point but very old design and thirsty even in EFI form ,RR ditched these years ago,not really a good choice of engine IMO as what ever the Brits fitted them to (Stag,TR8 or RR) they still had issues. The Buick 3.8 v6 is a way better engine in latter form and will most likely be the cheapest replacement engine you could buy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) The Triumph Stag V8 was an in house developed engine. It was not the Buick derived motor. |
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