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ModPR3 |
Feb 22 2006, 11:41 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 96 Joined: 7-February 06 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 5,544 |
i want to replace the engine in my 914 and am confussed by my choices. i thought of the subaru or chevy v8 conversion and i dont think thats for me. im looking at a rebuilt 2.4 6 conversion from motor meister or a built 4 motor of equal hp, which is 170 hp. jake at aircooledtechnology seems to be very busy so i was wondering if any of you knew how much a 914 type 4 motor would cost to build at that hp level.
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TonyAKAVW |
Feb 24 2006, 07:59 PM
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That's my ride. Group: Members Posts: 2,151 Joined: 17-January 03 From: Redondo Beach, CA Member No.: 166 Region Association: None |
This is assuming people who modify their 914s actually care about resale value. I think in many people's minds, resale value or collector value is at the bottom of their list of priorities with a 914.
Whats wrong with modifying a cheap car to be a high performance car? The 914 is not really a high performance car by today's standards in its original trim. Not that its intended to be, but many many people feel there is nothing wrong with making a project out of a 914. They are cheap, smog exempt, light weight, mid-engine, and interesting looking. Fieros are not. Neither are MR2s, etc. Not everyone sees the appeal of driving a piece of pure nostalgia. There's nothing wrong with that, but its not everyone's desire. -Tony |
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