/6 conversion, would you do it again? |
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/6 conversion, would you do it again? |
930cabman |
Feb 25 2024, 06:44 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,545 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States |
Somewhat getting my a** kicked trying to get a conversion completed. We have a decent chassis and a fresh 2.7 that has made the rounds from Ollies and Eksten's. Still running a small business and often prioritize kids/grandkids when it comes to free time. It is coming up on two years and currently attempting to work through oil lines, exhaust, do I need an external cooler or not??
All the guys who have done them, would you do it again? |
mb911 |
Mar 8 2024, 01:56 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,163 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I would also add this. If you stay with 2.7 or less it really simplifies things. No front oil cooler, no special flywheel and pretty straightforward. You still can get mounts for $350, sheet metal, $450, flywheel, $300, headers, $600, muffler $400, modded cooler $150, modded shift linkage $150, DIY wiring harness free, oil tank set up and oil lines $1000,last thing to decide if your induction so let’s just say 3200 in parts without including induction to get rolling. Seems like a decent deal to be honest.
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mepstein |
Mar 8 2024, 02:10 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,518 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I would also add this. If you stay with 2.7 or less it really simplifies things. No front oil cooler, no special flywheel and pretty straightforward. You still can get mounts for $350, sheet metal, $450, flywheel, $300, headers, $600, muffler $400, modded cooler $150, modded shift linkage $150, DIY wiring harness free, oil tank set up and oil lines $1000,last thing to decide if your induction so let’s just say 3200 in parts without including induction to get rolling. Seems like a decent deal to be honest. Yea, like I mentioned, if George isn’t into conversions, there are plenty of people who are. Call Ben/MB911 if you want one done. I wish I knew him when I had flares welded on my car. |
mb911 |
Mar 8 2024, 02:21 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,163 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I would also add this. If you stay with 2.7 or less it really simplifies things. No front oil cooler, no special flywheel and pretty straightforward. You still can get mounts for $350, sheet metal, $450, flywheel, $300, headers, $600, muffler $400, modded cooler $150, modded shift linkage $150, DIY wiring harness free, oil tank set up and oil lines $1000,last thing to decide if your induction so let’s just say 3200 in parts without including induction to get rolling. Seems like a decent deal to be honest. Yea, like I mentioned, if George isn’t into conversions, there are plenty of people who are. Call Ben/MB911 if you want one done. I wish I knew him when I had flares welded on my car. Happy to help. How I read into George’s statement is that in reflection they are only original once and I think he is speaking from that perspective |
930cabman |
Mar 8 2024, 02:26 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,545 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States |
I would also add this. If you stay with 2.7 or less it really simplifies things. No front oil cooler, no special flywheel and pretty straightforward. You still can get mounts for $350, sheet metal, $450, flywheel, $300, headers, $600, muffler $400, modded cooler $150, modded shift linkage $150, DIY wiring harness free, oil tank set up and oil lines $1000,last thing to decide if your induction so let’s just say 3200 in parts without including induction to get rolling. Seems like a decent deal to be honest. Yea, like I mentioned, if George isn’t into conversions, there are plenty of people who are. Call Ben/MB911 if you want one done. I wish I knew him when I had flares welded on my car. Happy to help. How I read into George’s statement is that in reflection they are only original once and I think he is speaking from that perspective TIA, can you offer any wisdom with regards to "roll in " the oil tank with the AN 16 fitting (in the front portion of the wheelwell) secured. I am hoping to not cut a perfect lower fender to tighten the fitting. |
mb911 |
Mar 8 2024, 02:36 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,163 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I would also add this. If you stay with 2.7 or less it really simplifies things. No front oil cooler, no special flywheel and pretty straightforward. You still can get mounts for $350, sheet metal, $450, flywheel, $300, headers, $600, muffler $400, modded cooler $150, modded shift linkage $150, DIY wiring harness free, oil tank set up and oil lines $1000,last thing to decide if your induction so let’s just say 3200 in parts without including induction to get rolling. Seems like a decent deal to be honest. Yea, like I mentioned, if George isn’t into conversions, there are plenty of people who are. Call Ben/MB911 if you want one done. I wish I knew him when I had flares welded on my car. Happy to help. How I read into George’s statement is that in reflection they are only original once and I think he is speaking from that perspective TIA, can you offer any wisdom with regards to "roll in " the oil tank with the AN 16 fitting (in the front portion of the wheelwell) secured. I am hoping to not cut a perfect lower fender to tighten the fitting. 1st the -16 is in my opinion to large for the tanks. I do not roll them in but depending on tank the 1” or 2 “ fittings for the filler and vent may require trimming. I put the tanks into the opening then put the fittings in at that point then bolt the tank up. It’s really the best way I have found. |
930cabman |
Mar 8 2024, 03:00 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,545 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States |
I would also add this. If you stay with 2.7 or less it really simplifies things. No front oil cooler, no special flywheel and pretty straightforward. You still can get mounts for $350, sheet metal, $450, flywheel, $300, headers, $600, muffler $400, modded cooler $150, modded shift linkage $150, DIY wiring harness free, oil tank set up and oil lines $1000,last thing to decide if your induction so let’s just say 3200 in parts without including induction to get rolling. Seems like a decent deal to be honest. Yea, like I mentioned, if George isn’t into conversions, there are plenty of people who are. Call Ben/MB911 if you want one done. I wish I knew him when I had flares welded on my car. Happy to help. How I read into George’s statement is that in reflection they are only original once and I think he is speaking from that perspective TIA, can you offer any wisdom with regards to "roll in " the oil tank with the AN 16 fitting (in the front portion of the wheelwell) secured. I am hoping to not cut a perfect lower fender to tighten the fitting. 1st the -16 is in my opinion to large for the tanks. I do not roll them in but depending on tank the 1” or 2 “ fittings for the filler and vent may require trimming. I put the tanks into the opening then put the fittings in at that point then bolt the tank up. It’s really the best way I have found. The PMS tank is setup for the -16 hose/fitting. Also, I did remove about 3/8" from the vent tube to allow access. Is there a magic crows foot socket for this? |
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