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Member intro/pictures/Questions!, Introducing myself, showing my car, and asking for advice |
B3owulf |
Jun 13 2022, 07:47 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 45 Joined: 4-September 21 From: Clarksville TN Member No.: 25,879 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Hello all, first post here. Been a member for a while but could not post for some reason. Its working now so here goes!
I have a 1973 I bought as a rolling chassis and pile of parts. It has a 1.7 engine and has been 5-lug converted. Been working on and off for about 6 months and having a lot of fun. So far have done a bit of rust repair, sent it off for paint, and started re-assembling. Pictures are below, also looking for a bit of advice. About to put it on hold for about nine months (Im in the US Army and will be deploying) and plan on ordering engine parts so I can hopefully get it running on post deployment leave. which means I need to decide which course of action to take: COA 1 - Approximately $1,000-$1200. Get the current 1.7 running and install as is - need to get the webers rebuilt or replaced, need ignition system, some fuel system components and a flywheel. Issue being 70hp will be way to slow. COA 2 - Approximately $4000-$5,000. Build a larger four cylinder (2.2L-2.4L) shooting for 130-140 hp and have fun. Seems like a good possibility and is in the lead so far but I am concerned about the quality of the parts out there. Almost everything I find seems to be made in china. COA 3 - Approximately $10000 (?) try doing a 6 cylinder swap. This is what I WANT to do but not sure how realistic $10k is to get it done. Advantage being a good running sorted out 6 cylinder will be worth a lot more and with 9 months of tax free income it is a great time to do it (maybe now or never type of thing) Anyway looking for some advice from the experts and any input you might have. Thanks! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.ibb.co-25879-1655171221.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.ibb.co-25879-1655171222.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.ibb.co-25879-1655171222.3.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.ibb.co-25879-1655171223.4.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.ibb.co-25879-1655171223.5.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.ibb.co-25879-1655171224.6.jpg) |
iankarr |
Jun 13 2022, 10:12 PM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,512 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
Great looking car! Is it Ravenna Green? Awesome that you're working on it with your son.
I'd put COA 1.5 in the mix...build a 2056 with a hot cam for 5-7K, depending on what you're doing for heads. Lots of proven combinations out there. Whichever way you decide to go, this community will be here to help. Thanks so much for your service. |
porschetub |
Jun 13 2022, 11:38 PM
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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 |
Great looking car! Is it Ravenna Green? Awesome that you're working on it with your son. I'd put COA 1.5 in the mix...build a 2056 with a hot cam for 5-7K, depending on what you're doing for heads. Lots of proven combinations out there. Whichever way you decide to go, this community will be here to help. Thanks so much for your service. Yes you could but why not post in WTB for a good running 2.0 for 2.5 - 3.5K, to get you closer to driving. Buy a longblock and get yours carbs rebuilt and sorted ,many people are running carbs with FI delete,sad buts thats it,pretty sure you could get 100hp with a correctly carbed 2.0 but economy is not that compared to FI. Your other options are not on base with these days pricing,options #2 and 3 is really rather expensive but a very fun drive, but be ready to spend up large on a conversion which ever of those are chosen ,ask me how I know (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) . |
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