1975 New Owner Intro. First 914. Options

[MSGGrunt]

Just closed a deal on a 1975 1.8 914 and now waiting on delivery. My search criteria was to not buy a "project" and I wanted a 914 still using the original fuel injection, no rust, and in my budget of around $20k, a tall order I know. I quickly found that finding one of these cars that had not been converted to Webers or Solex carbs was not easy. I would rather sort out any issues with the factory fuel injection than fiddling with carbs.

The car I find was enthusiast owned and appeared to be well cared for. I wouldn't be surprised if he was even a 914-world member. Still has FI, repainted, thought admittedly not a a concours re-paint, from out West so no rust. Interior is clean, suspension has been lowered slightly with Koni components, and overall, the car is in great condition and within my budget.

This is my first 914 but have owned a 1985 944 and 2017 Cayman S in the past. Other cars in my collection are older Jaguars, Mercedes, a Triumph TR6, and a Landrover Discovery 2, so brands that will test your patience.

Plans for the car are to enjoy it on sunny weather and maintain it as required. Depending on how the paint looks in person a total strip and repaint may be in the future. I do like the look and functionality of the appearance group center console, so that may be a future addition.

[MSGGrunt]

And these are the EGR parts that were included, but clearly removed at one point. Not sure they need to go back on or should they? I will at least keep them if I ever do want to return the motor back to 100% original.

[wonkipop]

And these are the EGR parts that were included, but clearly removed at one point. Not sure they need to go back on or should they? I will at least keep them if I ever do want to return the motor back to 100% original.

the evap system with the charcoal can is worth reinstalling.
no performance deficit.
keeps those hydrocarbon molecules where they belong. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
if you need any advice on how to hook up the hoses just ask around here.

you wouldn't put the EGR back on. (unless you are an originality geek with a highly original car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) )
it involves the original exhaust system that went on the 75s.
its a sort of twin muffler/cat contortion job with a little fitting that connects the EGR on one of the pipes between mufflers. i think.
i own a 74 so not up on 75s in great detail.
but probably EGR was removed because muffler was replaced. and maybe heat exchangers too.
i've got a feeling original 75 exhaust systems became NLA.
i have read somewhere there might be repro systems more recently but that could be for the 2.0L rather than the 1.8.

be interesting to see what heat exchangers and muffler set up is on the car.
probably backdated to 74. which would be a good thing IMHO.

as to the way the throttle body has been connected to the advance can on the distributor thats also a good thing. you probably know how those dual vac cans work so doesn't need much explanation.