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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 ... |
gandalf_025 |
May 24 2019, 10:47 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,471 Joined: 25-June 09 From: North Shore, Massachusetts Member No.: 10,509 Region Association: North East States |
Those aluminum 215 ci V8’s were really great in an MGB.
Add 100 hp and drop 100lbs of weight over the cast iron 4. There is an old Hot Rod Magazine that shows how to take the 215 Ci displacement and bring it up to 350 ci. Makes a GREAT lightweight engine for a lot of applications. |
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