/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, 07:47 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 |
And to expand on this the inlet o ring to the oil pump under the engine mounted cooler inlet is the same size so the -16 is really a waste of space and money.
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930cabman |
Mar 9 2024, 06:56 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 |
And to expand on this the inlet o ring to the oil pump under the engine mounted cooler inlet is the same size so the -16 is really a waste of space and money. maybe Patrick has a secret https://patrickmotorsports.com/collections/...01107710an12pms Waiting on their reply |
Luke M |
Mar 9 2024, 08:20 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,389 Joined: 8-February 05 From: WNY Member No.: 3,574 Region Association: North East States |
And to expand on this the inlet o ring to the oil pump under the engine mounted cooler inlet is the same size so the -16 is really a waste of space and money. maybe Patrick has a secret https://patrickmotorsports.com/collections/...01107710an12pms Waiting on their reply I had this exact PMS kit. All it does is it allows you to modify a 911 engine oil cooler to use in a 914. It shortens the inlet pipe so the old inlet gets cut off and new welded on. Then you fit the -16 hose from the engine cooler to the oil tank. It uses 1, SS -16 hose/fittings to connect the oil tank to cooler. No need for 2 lines and 90 degree engine oil cooler like the org 6. I did not end up using this setup and sold it a while ago. I did keep the steel return tube as I will have a need for that. I ended up buying a new 914-6 oil cooler and lines. That's what I'll be using in my 6 once it's done. I'll be running a 3.4 6 with a front cooler and Ben's GT steel lines and associated hardware/lines. The oil line on the tank to engine cooler can be a pain but I install/clock hose prior to installing the tank into the chassis. I Never had an issue installing or removing an org 6 oil tank. I can not say the same for an aftermarket oil tank as I never installed one. |
930cabman |
Mar 10 2024, 06:06 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 |
And to expand on this the inlet o ring to the oil pump under the engine mounted cooler inlet is the same size so the -16 is really a waste of space and money. maybe Patrick has a secret https://patrickmotorsports.com/collections/...01107710an12pms Waiting on their reply I had this exact PMS kit. All it does is it allows you to modify a 911 engine oil cooler to use in a 914. It shortens the inlet pipe so the old inlet gets cut off and new welded on. Then you fit the -16 hose from the engine cooler to the oil tank. It uses 1, SS -16 hose/fittings to connect the oil tank to cooler. No need for 2 lines and 90 degree engine oil cooler like the org 6. I did not end up using this setup and sold it a while ago. I did keep the steel return tube as I will have a need for that. I ended up buying a new 914-6 oil cooler and lines. That's what I'll be using in my 6 once it's done. I'll be running a 3.4 6 with a front cooler and Ben's GT steel lines and associated hardware/lines. The oil line on the tank to engine cooler can be a pain but I install/clock hose prior to installing the tank into the chassis. I Never had an issue installing or removing an org 6 oil tank. I can not say the same for an aftermarket oil tank as I never installed one. I used Larry Eksten build my 2.7 and he sourced a new correct 914/6 oil cooler so the adapter fitting was not used. Looking back I would not use this kit again as I also changed the hard pipe as supplied. |
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