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WTB 914 engine upgrade, WTB 914 with subie or 3.0 Porsche engine w |
Jon199 |
Jan 9 2019, 06:09 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 8-January 19 From: Maine Member No.: 22,787 Region Association: North East States |
I am looking for a good 914 with a subie, 3.0 Porsche or other engine swap. Looking for solid daily driver. I am located in northeast.
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Jon199 |
Jan 10 2019, 07:42 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 8-January 19 From: Maine Member No.: 22,787 Region Association: North East States |
I am considering buying a 914 with a 2.0 WRX engine and 914 transmission. The original wiring harness has been replaced, but never finished. The owner says it would need a new harness. I am not a mechanic, so I am looking for some information to help me understand what my mechanic is up against, as well as my wallet. My mechanic has no Porsche experience, but he is highly skilled. The car looks good, but has been painted and looks to have new carpet on the floor, so from the pictures, I cannot see the potential rust spots. I would look the car over before purchasing, but any information/advice would be appreciated!
Thanks, Jon |
9144me2enjoy |
Jan 10 2019, 08:56 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 310 Joined: 19-June 18 From: Oregon Member No.: 22,240 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
FYI: If you would post this question over on 914 World Garage, you would probably get faster replies! Happy New Year
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theer |
Jan 10 2019, 09:21 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 676 Joined: 31-July 15 From: Dover, MA Member No.: 19,014 Region Association: North East States |
Hey Jon,
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Are you looking at the metallic green 914 in CT? That was for sale a while ago in NY (Albany area) for quite a bit less $$. As to your question: your mechanic will need be more knowledgeable about Subarus than Porsches in my opinion. The 914 is a very uncomplicated car so that part of it should be easy, or at least easier. The difficulty in getting a non-running project going will be trying to figure out has and has not been done. In this case, it will be the electronics around the WRX motor, controller, etc. I'm sure you can get a new harness - plenty of these conversions have been done - and maybe hooking it all up will be all that's necessary... but maybe not. Also, lot's of help here at 914 World if you decide to take the plunge. Good luck! Tom (also in the Northeast) |
Chi-town |
Jan 10 2019, 10:20 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 850 Joined: 31-August 18 From: Disneyland Member No.: 22,446 Region Association: Southern California |
If you need a harness to get it running check out https://www.iwireservices.com/
They are the best there is when it comes to Subaru swap harnesses. |
Jon199 |
Jan 10 2019, 05:26 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 8-January 19 From: Maine Member No.: 22,787 Region Association: North East States |
Hey Jon, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Are you looking at the metallic green 914 in CT? That was for sale a while ago in NY (Albany area) for quite a bit less $$. As to your question: your mechanic will need be more knowledgeable about Subarus than Porsches in my opinion. The 914 is a very uncomplicated car so that part of it should be easy, or at least easier. The difficulty in getting a non-running project going will be trying to figure out has and has not been done. In this case, it will be the electronics around the WRX motor, controller, etc. I'm sure you can get a new harness - plenty of these conversions have been done - and maybe hooking it all up will be all that's necessary... but maybe not. Also, lot's of help here at 914 World if you decide to take the plunge. Good luck! Tom (also in the Northeast) Thanks for the reference chi-town! Tom, I am looking at the green 914 in ct. just nervous of what could be covered up with new upholstery. Any chance you can remember what it was listed for in NY? That might come in handy. Thanks for the feedback Tom. I am pretty much obsessed with the idea of a 914 with real power. |
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