New CV Kit's for 914's..., ...Gauging Interest Options

[Eric_Shea]

We all know (or you do now) that CV's are NLA for the 914. The Type 1 CV kits are roughly the same but require a tad bit of machining expertise.

Mike (of Mueller fame) and I are teaming up to offer the finished kits (machining and all). We have the first evaluation batch on the way to Mike's shop as we speak.

Target price is between $59.00 and $72.00 per kit (depends Meyle vs. Lobro), as we check for quality issues with each brand.

This will be a complete kit which, from our initial understanding, includes:

(1) CV Joint
(1) Boot
(1) Washer
(1) Clip
(1) Tube of Grease
(4) Bolts (possibly)

This will be a direct replacement to the original 914 CV. Spline counts, depth and size are identical. Machine work involves boring out two of the through holes to accept the 914 CV roll pins and installing those pins.

Interested?

[Eric_Shea]

However, I am upgrading to a big Raby breed engine (2615cc´s) and installed a Guard LSD in the transmission. Would the stock pieces be OK or should I think on a beefier set?

Pelican sells a complete axle set with the CV´s which they call "High Performance Axle Upgrade Kit" that sells for almost $800...

I would guess that a Pro-CV set would set you back about 1/2 that. The Good Dr. Evil hasn't weighed in here but Lobro's with all the goodies may be in the @ $89 - $95 range. ($356.00 - $380 per set)

I'm sure someone here knows more about the PP kit. From what I understand it is a VW Transporter (Bus, Combi) axle set with adapters. I think for what you're getting with their kit, it is worth the dough. I just don't think most 914's are in need of that.

This kit is intended to be a stock replacement -or- a replacement with the saftey wired bolts etc. Most cars are still running around with stock CV's so... I think these will be a suitable replacement.

Up to the individual and the hp they're looking to run. You can DEFINATELY blow out CV's with a bunch of torque and hp. I'm looking at running about 220 with stock CV's

[rickyhgarcia]

This kit is intended to be a stock replacement -or- a replacement with the saftey wired bolts etc. Most cars are still running around with stock CV's so... I think these will be a suitable replacement.

Up to the individual and the hp they're looking to run. You can DEFINATELY blow out CV's with a bunch of torque and hp. I'm looking at running about 220 with stock CV's

I think the engine will put out no more than 200HP...so if you are confident that 220HP will be OK with this set up, then I am interested. Please forgive my ignorance...it means 4 kits to replace the OE pieces I have...correct??

Let me know when they become available.

BTW...did you receive my envelop?