Should carbs be a show-stopper for my 914 search?, How bad are they really? Options

[BigDBass]

In my apparently endless search for the right 914, I've come upon decent candidates which I then discover have been carburated. I've basically treated that as "nothing to see here, move along", but.... what if one finds what is otherwise almost the ideal match in condition, price, color, original parts, location, except for lacking stock fuel injection?

References usually say just that it's an expensive proposition to convert back to if you manage to acquire the necessary parts. How difficult and expensive is this? What all is involved?

[MecGen]

Hi

I have always thought the same way, stock or nuthin.
So what I did was I kept the origional motor, with the origional injection, then bought a complete engine, tin and accessories included, played with that one, went carbs and cam, liked it so much I kept it.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ar15.gif)

Looking back (14 years) this was a good thing to do ... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool.gif)
My car is going for sale, and the extra selling point is the OEM equipment. I recommend this to anyone owning an antique car. Kinda gives a nice insurance policy if interest or market changes.
If you buy a carbed 914, and want to go back to FI, you have to expect some seroius $$$ if you plan to buy part by part.

My car is 90% stock, except the motor, I love the sound. performance, feel, of my Dells sucking my air out of the cab (open top, no rain gutter). I wouldn't go back. I think no matter wich way you go its a win/win situation. Its a 914. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)

+Karma for your search
Later

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