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> Been talking about doing this for years.., Saying Goodbye to my 914
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post Mar 8 2016, 06:33 PM
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Beautiful car and one of my favorite colors! I had a couple of customers with 912s and while you had to flog the piss out of them, that was what made it fun. I would be inclined to build a BIG 914 motor for it. You would get good HP numbers with much better torque than a 6. You would not have to cut the car up. The music would be different.

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post Mar 8 2016, 06:39 PM
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Great looking 912! First Porsche in our family was my uncle's '69 912. I'd keep it a 912 as well- you're used to the "power" of a 4 cylinder. Keep it original!!!
Love the steelies too as much of a Fuchs fan as I am...
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post Mar 8 2016, 07:33 PM
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QUOTE('73-914kid @ Mar 8 2016, 07:58 AM) *
Now to find a cheap 2.0/2.2L 6 and make the conversion, and a set of cheap 15x6 fuchs..

Nooooooooooooo, don duu id ...
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Seriously, that looks way too nice to be chopped up for a 911 replica.
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post Mar 8 2016, 07:48 PM
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You will get a 914 later.

Enjoy the 912 for what it is.
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post Mar 8 2016, 09:29 PM
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QUOTE(r_towle @ Mar 8 2016, 05:48 PM) *

You will get a 914 later.

Enjoy the 912 for what it is.



Ethan.... friendly advice....and I know you didn't ask but here it is anyway.

You will always never have the time.

You are getting married. Things will change. Including you, and that's ok. Most of us will still be here by the grace of God in some form or another.

Like Rich said, you'll get another 914... make your marriage wonderful, and your 912. Do it because that is what you want.
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post Mar 8 2016, 10:18 PM
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post Mar 8 2016, 10:35 PM
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Are you taunting me Rick? haha

I'm not worried about converting the car to a -6, becasue I'm confident that the modifications I will make will all be "fixable" in the event I decide to sell the car. The motor will be put on a pallet and wrapped up for storage, and the mounts will be removed in a safe way.. Everything can be welded up.


Also, Despite the pictures, there are some niggling issues that make this car far from perfect. It's very much so a driver, not a show car, having had one somewhat iffy repaint during it's life.

I have a different view.. it's survived with 90hp for this long, it deserves a bit more now. I'm not concerned with the monetary value of the car. I want to enjoy it.. Hence why my 914 turned out the way it did.. Sorry, not trying to ruffle any feathers hthat last bit. I appreciate everyone's advice on this.
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post Mar 8 2016, 11:17 PM
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You will want to check in here for all things 912: http://912registry.org

912s are wonderful cars. They have better balance than 911s since there is less weight in the back, far more comfortable than 914s for long hauls and that classic shape. Enjoy.
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post Mar 9 2016, 12:55 AM
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It's great to see you starting on a new adventure. I have always like the concept of the 912s should be a fun little car...

Why a 2.0 six and not hopping up a 4? Just curious....

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post Mar 9 2016, 11:35 AM
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I cant believe I am saying this , But keep it a 4 ....those engines are pretty cool..
do this and have fun...Not a type4......


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post Mar 9 2016, 11:42 AM
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That's cool, don't see too many twin plugs.

If you want small /6 power you can do it with the 1800+cc kits using L&N nickies.

Rick: What's the story with that rough 912? Must be in your shop since I see a Benz in the background....
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post Mar 10 2016, 12:07 AM
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