914-6 conversion?, Build? Options

[Scott S]

Just a word of warning/my sordid tale...

I bought my 914 in 1992. I loved that car. I bit the bullet and did a conversion back in 2011-12. I never finished it completely - all it needed was the shift linkage addressed. But at that point, I couldn't even stand to look at the car anymore and sold it.

Not to be a wet sock, but my conversion basically tanked a 20 year love affair. If I had left it alone, it would still be in my garage.

Just an FYI...
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[JmuRiz]

I hear you Scott...mine was just fine till I decided to convert....8+ years later, I still haven't put it together even though I have 90% of the parts already.

If I'd have to do it over, I would have kept it a /4...oh well, no turning back now, it'll probably be 2 more years till I'm done, so it better be worth it.

[Mark Henry]

I hear you Scott...mine was just fine till I decided to convert....8+ years later, I still haven't put it together even though I have 90% of the parts already.

If I'd have to do it over, I would have kept it a /4...oh well, no turning back now, it'll probably be 2 more years till I'm done, so it better be worth it.

Same here 8 years (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
I'm 95% done...just need to get it in gear and finish that last 5%...
But I did work on it all last weekend so there's hope yet! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)

[mb911]

I think the big thing is what point you are in life. For me I have 10 Porsches mostly 911s a couple of 60s camaros and of all the cars I had my 914-6 was the most fun. I started with a car that was restorable but not drivable for this go around. I have sandblasted the doors, suspension, collected parts, done some welding, and probably have 90% of the parts to complete the car. The reality is that it won't be done for years.. I am ok with that. If you intend to drive it in a week or month once you take it apart for the conversion you will probably will be disappointed. Me I have so many different hobbys it I am ok in fact love the idea of the project lasting a while.. My time frame is different though from most..

[mepstein]

So far I have about 30 hours into the conversion. I need another 8-10 hour chunk of time and I'm done. Hopefully next week.

[hyespeed]

I'm personally Porsche and Ford biased this is my only Porsche I would like a 911 in the near future but I am finishing a 53 ford coupe with a 427 that will be fun. Engine for the 914 I've been pretty set on a 3.2 but when I spoke to someone and he told he could do the 302 swap for literally half the price I figure hell for the 20k for just a 6 swap I could almost complete the car with that being said I'm a big fan of mid engine v8 cars but I've never been in or drove a 914/8 and I'm leaning more towards the 6 but I thought a 302 powered 914 would be gt40 like. I'd like to know about Justin's 914 with 280hp that sounds like an interesting setup to me! Sorry to hear that it look like a sweet setup.

[Mueller]

I'm personally Porsche and Ford biased this is my only Porsche I would like a 911 in the near future but I am finishing a 53 ford coupe with a 427 that will be fun. Engine for the 914 I've been pretty set on a 3.2 but when I spoke to someone and he told he could do the 302 swap for literally half the price I figure hell for the 20k for just a 6 swap I could almost complete the car with that being said I'm a big fan of mid engine v8 cars but I've never been in or drove a 914/8 and I'm leaning more towards the 6 but I thought a 302 powered 914 would be gt40 like. I'd like to know about Justin's 914 with 280hp that sounds like an interesting setup to me! Sorry to hear that it look like a sweet setup.

The 302 might be 1/2 the cost to convert, however it might be worth 1/4 what a nice proper 3.2 conversion would go for when time to sell.

Being in California you aren't too far from all kinds of conversions, I'm sure you can find someone with mid sized /6 (like a 3.0 or 3.2) and a small block Chevy (I know, you said Ford fan, you won't know the difference while sitting in the drivers or passenger seat.

Both are a blast, I've driven a narrow bodied /6 with a 3.0 translplant a few times and it was a great combo. I've also driven a few SBC conversions and those too are fun to drive. If it was my money I'd opt for SBC, if was someone elses money I'd go for Porsche /6.

[Justinp71]

I'm personally Porsche and Ford biased this is my only Porsche I would like a 911 in the near future but I am finishing a 53 ford coupe with a 427 that will be fun. Engine for the 914 I've been pretty set on a 3.2 but when I spoke to someone and he told he could do the 302 swap for literally half the price I figure hell for the 20k for just a 6 swap I could almost complete the car with that being said I'm a big fan of mid engine v8 cars but I've never been in or drove a 914/8 and I'm leaning more towards the 6 but I thought a 302 powered 914 would be gt40 like. I'd like to know about Justin's 914 with 280hp that sounds like an interesting setup to me! Sorry to hear that it look like a sweet setup.

I don't have a build thread on mine, but this is almost the identical engine that I built (the 3.2), 253hp to the wheels- http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911...fore-after.html

If you are thinking of going to a 911 you might just want to consider building a clean 2.0 car and save your money for the 911? Stock 914's are worth quite a bit of money these days.

[hyespeed]

Thanks for the link! That's inspiring, I'm not sure I really like the 914 platform and would to build that first.

[hyespeed]

Figured I would take some pictures of bottom they're not very good but I noticed the door won't close all the way, I thought it was just ajar but it won't close and leaves a gap

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