Is there any consensus or what are suggestions on what is the best engine and transmission replacement for a 914? i have heard there is a Subaru V8 that works well. Sorry for the broad question but I just have been out of the 914 loop for a long time. Eventually I would like to find a turn key car that has been re powered with a modern drive train.

 

I have been looking at some of the Renegade youtube stuff. Awesome.

 

Subaru is a flat four or six cylinder, Chevy is a V8. You can use a Subaru engine and transmission. For a V8 look at whatever Renegade suggests as they have been doing it a long time. NASIOC.com under conversions or some of the 914 sites show Subaru conversions. Try to buy one already done if they are done nicely.

 

The best re power for the fabulous 914 would be to purchase a boxster. The 914 is way too valuable and collectible to butch with other power plants. PLUS since it is air cooled it is not set up for water cooled. The 964 engine would be a good choice for modern fuel injection as it virtually bolts into the 914 with not TOO many modifications. We just did one, but the car was nothing to begin with so did not feel bad butching it.

 

As dr914 said, with the value of 914's going up, best avenue would be a Porsche six. It would compliment the car, increase value, and yup more power. Mark

 

Porsche 911 2.7Ls are magnesium case, nice and light, and when built right with case certs, etc., are very reliable. See: http://bringatrailer.com/listing/porsche-914-6-tribute/

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/111954283973?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

Cost him at least twice the price the auction ended to do that 3.6 conversion car.

 

I just stumbled on this.

The current documented value ($20-$25K) of a decent reasonably original 914 far exceeds the purchase cost of an early Boxster or perhaps even (Better) a Cayman.

914's are a wonderful daily driver car as delivered from the factory and many have realized that.

There are many rusty examples out there. The cosyt to repair right rear suspension consoles, floor pans, and other issues is rather daunting. The parts are available but the cost to do thes operations by a professional and capable body shop are large. A hobbyist and/or an inexperienced soul should not tread there lightly.

I Own a 914-2.0 Race car that has been that for over 20 years.

I own a clean 1973 914-2.0 daily driver.

I work on these kinds of cars every day.

I would never consider any reasonably original 914 as a candidate for a drive train transplant.

20 years ago the market was different, good 914's were cheaper, and a lot got "modified."

Mortal repaired cars might make the financial bar fo rthis market.

IMHO any good stock car that gets this kind of "enhancement will suffer significant loss in value. Perhapse 50% of teh original unmolested value.

But I am just a sideline observer.

 

I have to agree with the above. If you want more power, ether take the original engine to 2056 with factory FI or go big and do a 911 motor of some variety. I would not take a decent 914 and drop a V-8 in it. Keeping it Porsche is the best way to guarantee future value.