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I really want to say something in here but I dont want to start a war on the 4,6,8 engine install. Yes, I have a V8 conversion and its not that cheap but it is cheaper than say a Raby 4 or a 6 but there are other things to consider. A V8 car does not make for a good AX car as it has too much power. My first 914 was a 73 and it had a 1.7 in it when I bought it. It was worn out but still had the FI on it. This was back in 83 and parts were in abundance back then. I bought a set of 45 Dellorto's brand new with the linkage and everything from Small Car Specialties for $350.00. Web cams were right down the street here in Costa Mesa and I got an 86b cam and lifters from them. I went with 96mm pistons and cylinders that were around $200.00. I had Rimco do all the machine work and lighten the flywheel to 11 pounds. That engine was way strong and the car was very fast. Reliable? I dont know, I sold the car after driving it for about a year and a half and then got married and had a kid so I sold it. I did have to replace the CV joints after shearing them off a few times and blew out a clutch in an emergency downshift to avoid an accident but other than that, the car was my daily driver. I say do what you can afford and what you feel comfortable with. Just drive it and have fun.
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