WTB 914 V8 Project car So Cal, WTB 914 V8 Project car So Cal Options

[myoceansoul]

Looking for a partner in So Cal to develop a proper modern 914 V8 with an LS motor and Boxster S tranny. With the recent appreciation of 914's a well thought and built 914 V8's or 914-6 conversions are bringing significant money on Auction sites.

Of course from reliability and driveability the 901 has been the weak link from the conversion but upgrading to a Boxster tranny with the Renegade Hybrid kit will transform this 914 to pure street bliss https://www.renegadehybrids.com/transaxles.html

The Modern LS motor boxster combination completely transforms the go cart 914. It, more importantly, does not have the complexity of other swaps as the parts to customize the LS are readily available and Renegade has developed the complete kit for the 6 speed boxster tranny.

I also have a high-performance 3-liter SC motor and a 915 transmission that would require rebuilding as another option to build a 914 6 conversion but the total cost would likely be significantly more than a used LS boxster S.

Looking for a modest LS build to be reliable for everyday street driving and an occasional Autox and open track day. Attached is a car currently on Ebay the dark blue wide body that closes on Wednesday for an example of a 914 V8 or 914 6 looking to build.

[Justinp71]

If you are mechanically inclined enough I would buy Wayne Dempsey's engine rebuild book. Take your 911 motor apart and see if all the hard parts are good. If they are and you just need and R&R its not terribly expensive. You don't need all the expensive case machine work like on mag case motor. You could do this exercise to just to see what parts you have that are good if this motor needs a full rebuild.

I have a carb'd 3.2 914 and another car with a mean LS3 swap. I think the flat six is the way to go for a 914, over 300hp is tough to use unless you are on a race track. Also there is alot of cost to get proper water cooling in the 914. To be fair I have never driven a LS 914 so don't know it could be wild. But my 3.2 car is fast enough to go to jail... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Also you will be fine with a 901 box, keep the 915 for future upgrade or sell it to help fund the swap.

There will be a fair amount of cost in conversion parts and front oil cooler, so add those up. But a nice street car is worth $60k.