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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 42 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) |
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,484 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. |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,282 Joined: 19-March 13 From: Charleston SC Member No.: 15,673 Region Association: South East States ![]() ![]() |
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. I'd second the 1.5 option. I built a 2056 for under $2500 by did most of the work myself. Started with a worn out GC code 2L that had ben align bored once but probably needed it again. Had small valve bus heads, a worn out cam of unknown origin, and crusty Dell 40's. I was able to source a torn down GA code 2L mostly complete long block with good 2L heads. I had that case align bored, crank ground u/s on main journals, case decked & fitted to new main brgs. and all oil gallerys tapped for threaded plugs. Sourced new WEB cam/lifters/gear & mod type 1 oil pump. Sourced new 96mm P & C kit, Got new SS exhaust valves to replace suspect sodium filled OE parts. Sourced dell rebuild kits & did work myself. I did all engine assembly work myself. Engine runs strong so I'm happy. I can PM you the details if you'd like. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) Barefoot |
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