Zuffenhausen was uncomfortable with that, too, and thus decided to make the porsche 914 a real porsche in fact as well as name. Long ago this engine became our most powerful 2270 base engine for the 914 due to its super broad power band, rpm capability, monstrous torque and pure. The detroit horsepower wars were going great guns when this unusual and beautiful targaroofed, midengined sports car arrived from germany. Building the decidedly unstock 914 engine when discussing how to build our 914 project cars 2. We provide all kinds of performance parts to dramatically increase the speed and power of your porsche 914. Porsche 914 6cylinder conversion this porsche 914 has been built into an impressive 914 6 gt clone by the marque specialists at fordahl. The 914 came in either a 4 cylinder or a 6 cylinder engine version. Forest green 27,100 miles 1975 porsche 914 targa viper green with beige leather interior. Data is supplied for bus cases as well as vw 411412 cases just in case your porsche 914 has one of those engines in it since they are easily.
When i did the conversion, 19823, all the parts were still available from the factory, so i bought the lower part of a 914. Engine, horsepower, torque, dimensions and mechanical details for the 1974 porsche 914. Porsche had begun making plans for introducing a new 4cylinder model that would sell less than the 912 back in 1966. Porsche 914 2276 cc type 4 engine dyno run youtube. We also carry the factorygrade replacement 914 parts too, including 914 engine parts, 914 body parts, and other 914 auto parts. We stock the performance parts to help maintain, restore and improve your car. Porsche 914 pictures and specifications howstuffworks. Most advanced aircooled engines rabys aircooled technology. The porsche 914 combined economical performance and balance with its mid engine design. Porsche also produced 32 factorybuilt, raceprepped versions of the 914. The quintessential book about vintage porsche posters. As mid engine designs had already begun to dominate the market, it was almost a given that the new design would feature a middie.
Porsche carrera 911 914 930 65 89 fuel pump relay oe supplier 91161510801 fits. You can read more information about type4 914 engines on this wikipedia page. The code column shows the first character or two of the engine code, stamped on the case. Aug 03, 2014 by whatever fractious means it came to exist, the porsche 914 represented something very special when it graced american showrooms in 1969.
The 914 6 was produced between 197072, and utilized a carbureted version of porsche s sixcylinder engine. We build superior porsche automotive engines and make it available to you at approximately 50% off the porsche dealer price. Many 914s have had engine swaps over the years a 1. The wheels of the 914 6 were mounted with five wheel nuts. Attempting to remove this nut without the proper tools can result in damage to your engine. Porsche 914 2276 c c type 4 engine dyno run mats karlsson. If youre looking for that kind of power, put in an sc engine. Brett johnson gives an excellent model year history and shows what parts are original. To be offered at auction at rm sothebys palm beach event, 20 21 march 2020. Porsche 914 4 cylinder engines owners workshop manual 1969.
Oct 20, 2000 building the decidedly unstock 914 engine when discussing how to build our 914 project cars 2. After removing the valve cover and the retaining wire. The result appeared in late 1970 as the 914 6 at which point the fourcylinder model informally became the 914 4. The complete book of porsche 911 is the onestop reference covering every variation of stuttgarts famed sports car. It was like a tiny ferrari or lamborghini, approximately the kind of thing lotus had pursued with the europa. An enthusiasts guide how to rebuild your volkswagen aircooled engine. View and download porsche 914 workshop manual online.
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This powerplant features overhead valve valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. Make certain to order the correct model to fit your engine. A good cam, some compression, and a little work to the heads should get you into that range. Porsche 914 parts genuine and oem porsche 914 parts catalog. Im new to the class, the boat sails great, there seems to be varying opinions on things like mast rake, jib boom height etc. We have everything from affordable 914 aftermarket parts to highend porsche 914 performance parts. Back porsche 914 4cylinder automotive repair manual, 19691976 haynes automotive repair manual haynes 914 porsche. We also carry the factorygrade replacement 914 parts too, including 914 engine parts, 914 body parts, and other 914. Many innovations appeared, and engine components and systems were significantly improved for higher efficiency. An elegant 2door sports car, the porsche 914 was manufactured from 1969 to 1976. The camshaft socket, cam bar, and 46mm crows foot wrench are absolute essentials when assembling or tearing apart your 911 engine.
It was only available as a targatopped twoseat roadster powered by either a flat4 or flat6 engine. The pressure sensor is notorious for diaphragm failure resulting in a rich mixture, black sooty exhaust, and a poor warm idle. The porsche 914 delivers incredible performance and balance from its mid engine design. We have an excellent selection of 914 custom parts, like body kits, carbon hoods, custom seats, and rims, to name a few. If youre looking for restoration parts or reproduction parts for your porsche 914, sierra madre collection is the perfect place to look. The largest indoor warehouse for porsche parts in the usa. Rhombus style black aluminium racing grille mesh net car tuning grill 100cmx33cm fits. The maxi 1 slips right in to replace your stock oil pump. Building the decidedly unstock 914 engine porsche 914. Comprehensive step by step instructions and illustrations are given on all dismantling, overhauling and assembling operations. Jun 30, 2008 the 914s macpherson struttorsionbar front suspension was similar though not identical to that of the 911.
The porsche 914 is a midengined sports car built in collaboration to volkswagen and sold between 1969 and the volkswagen versions were known as the. Still, with a curb weight of just over 2,000 lbs, 4654 frontrear weightbalance, and a midengine design, the porsche 914 was a platform with. Ln engineering has delivered aircooled and watercooled precision performance since 2002, offering a complete line of nickies billet aluminum nscplated cylinders for aircooled porsche 911, 964, 993, 356, 912, 914, and 912e models. Porsche 914 classics for sale classics on autotrader. In this book, youll find the aircooled cars of 1963 to 1998, then the watercooled 911s of 1998 to present day. Stoddard porsche 914 parts and restoration supplies. This is a howto book is compiled from technically oriented articles originally published in the. Much time has passed since the last 914 rolled off the assembly line, and technical progress has moved forward. The engine originally fitted to the beetle was a famed fuhrmann 4 cam carrera engine, derived from an elva porsche.
In this book, youll find the aircooled cars of 1963 to 1998, then the watercooled 911s. You can read more information about type4 914 engines. While trying to decide what performance parts are right for your porsche 914, whether it be brake parts, spark plugs or a new suspension, youll be inundated with a vast choice of performance upgrades at carid. The pushrods push on the bottoms of the rocker arms and the tops of the rockers push against the valves, opening them to let fuel and air in or to let. Engine letter codesthis should help you decipher what sort of engine you have in your porsche. Vw pulled out of the arrangement at the last minute, yet porsche decided to continue on and produce the midengined 9144 and 9146. Instead, you can buy a haynes workshop manual that goes deeper into the details on all your porsche 914, and a haynes restorer manual on the specified subject interior, engine. Your 914 fuel injection can again operate as it should for snappy performance, great gas mileage, and long engine. The porsche 914 was among the most controversial porsches because, while it was designed by porsche, it used some volkswagen parts, including the 1. Fabspeed perfectly complements the proud porsche tradition with precisioncrafted aftermarket parts. Porsche 914 6cylinder conversion this porsche 914 has been built into an impressive 9146 gt clone by the marque specialists at fordahl motorsports. The fi system was reportedly from a 1975 914 engine along with the engine. Your 914 fuel injection can again operate as it should for snappy performance, great gas mileage, and long engine life.
This 3rd edition updates the book to include the 992generation car. If you start comparing porsche prices to mustang prices you will sell your porsche real quick. The amount of technical data contained gives a good broad overview on the entire car from engine rebuilds to electrical system debugging. The porsche 914 or vwporsche 914 is a midengined sports car designed, manufactured and marketed collaboratively by volkswagen and porsche from. Porsche would also build a sixcylinder 914, the 9146, to offer a model between the fourcylinder model and the entrylevel 911, the 2. These engines are actually fired up to run our complete battery of tests before the gex name goes on. We stock the most impressive porsche performance parts including full exhaust systems, turbo tuning kits, and ecu upgrades for all of porsche. Covering the porsche 914 fitted with 4 cylinder engines from 1969 to the end of production in 1976. This engine holding fixture will fit any model 911964993, 912, 356, 930, 914 and any aircooled vw engine. In my opinion, a 150 hp type iv engine will be a ticking time bomb. A long block assembly is an engine that is complete up to the heads, but with no accessories installed. Suspension was upgraded to better accommodate the increased output of 110 hp. The vw van engine in porsches midengined 914 didnt inspire enthusiasts like other porsche models.
In 1972 the engine s twin carb setup was given a shot in the arm courtesy of bosch djetronic electronically controlled fuel injection which boosted power to 85bhp. Later that year, porsche substituted the 110horsepower 2. By the late 1960s, both volkswagen and porsche were in need of new models. New canyon production engine valve guides tubes for 911, 914 6, 930 and 964 models view full product details new 911 914 6930964 engine valve spring set 196594. How to restore and modify your porsche 914 and 9146. The engine has 0 miles on a complete fresh rebuild and has been hot run for 2. Its powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 1. The porsche 914 or vw porsche 914 is a midengined sports car designed, manufactured and marketed collaboratively by volkswagen and porsche from 1969 to 1976. The camshaft nut that secures the timing requires almost 200 ftlbs of torque, two people, and the right tools to remove. Introduction to the porsche 914 the porsche 914, more correctly called the vw porsche 914 although the manufacturers ceased to use the vw prefix for usa models after 1972, is a mid engine sports car with some unusual characteristics. If you want a book to help you on how to restore your porsche 914, this book doesnt help you so much. In the sixcylinder models, the ignition lock was located to the left of the steering wheel, where it is typically found in porsche vehicles. Porsche 914 parts genuine and oem porsche 914 parts.
The 914 managed a solid 6 model years and a little over 125,000 sold worldwide, while the x19 held on for fully 15 years, some 150,000 produced, and, in the u. The authoritative musthave if you are rebuilding your 914 engine. This is a howto book is compiled from technically oriented articles originally published in the first twenty years of the 356 registry magazine. After removing the valve cover and the retaining wire bale, you can see the valve train. Knowing what engine you have in your 914 can be invaluable. Porsche 914 engine lid assembly as shown dozens of colors available german used. Get the best deals on grilles for porsche 914 when you shop the largest online selection at. This engine holding fixture can be used with the yokes on most regular engine stands, or you can use the heavy duty clamp which will allow you to bolt the stand to a sturdy very, very sturdy table top.
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